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Mike 03

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3. You can almost read this unfolding in real time on the r/Fednews subreddit

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Oct 10, 2025, 07:35 PM

Friday

For now, this is what they are considering the "Megathread" where federal workers are sharing personal experiences and knowledge:

https://www.reddit.com/r/fednews/comments/1o36aqh/ap_news_reports_firings_of_federal_workers_begin/

A few posts down, this post purports to detail the number of layoffs so far today (Friday).

8 of the 9 have reported, still waiting on DOI.

Today's reported losses:

- Commerce: 315 employees
- Education: 466 employees
- Energy: 187 employees
- HHS: Between 1,100 and 1,200 employees
- HUD: 442 employees
- DHS: 176 employees
- Treasury: 1,446 employees
- EPA: 20-30 employees

Eric Katz (@EricM_Katz) / X

Very reminiscent of the traumatized posts from the DOGE period. I hate this administration for putting these good people through this. Again.

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When do the ICE layoffs begin? surfered Friday #1

I think ICE got advanced funding back in May IbogaProject Friday #2

You can almost read this unfolding in real time on the r/Fednews subreddit Mike 03 Friday #3