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.

Mentioned in the context of layoffs affecting staff members.

Mentioned in connection with efforts to reduce the federal workforce.

A billionaire entrepreneur involved in reducing federal headcount.

A department associated with reducing government staff and job cuts.

An outplacement firm reporting on layoffs.