Layoff announcements in the U.S. soared to their highest levels since 2020, with 172,017 job cuts reported in February, significantly attributed to policy actions from Donald Trump and Elon Musk's department DOGE.

Layoffs and closures at NOAA raise concerns over the future of essential weather services, with significant job losses and operational capacities threatened by the Trump administration's budget cuts.

Sesame Workshop announced significant layoffs as it downsizes due to changing media funding and after HBO decided not to renew its partnership for Sesame Street. This news follows employee requests for union recognition.

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum announced the layoff of 20 employees, about 7% of its staff, to address ongoing financial difficulties.

Employees of the Education Department received a buyout offer via email ahead of significant layoffs, but the email was later recalled.