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Shutdown, Federal employees and reduced paychecks

Federal employees brace for first partial paychecks as shutdown continues

The partial paychecks are the final earnings that excepted and furloughed federal employees will receive until the government shutdown ends.

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Shutdown starts to hit federal workers’ paychecks

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White House says mass layoffs of federal workers have begun. Shutdown updates.

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White House says in court that it could fire over 4,000 federal employees during shutdown. See a recap.

mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

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Oct. 11, 2025 - Government shutdown updates

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Shutdown day 10: Trump firings begin

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White House says federal firings have begun as government shutdown drags on

President Donald Trump said yesterday that he plans to fire “a lot” of federal workers in retaliation for the government shutdown, vowing to target those deemed to be aligned with the Democratic Party...

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White House reveals which agencies could be hit hardest by mass firings during government shutdown

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Shut down but not silenced: Federal workers find their voice

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Federal Pay Increase 2026: What Employees Need to Know

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has announced a 1% pay increase for federal employees in 2026, aiming to counteract inflation and maintain purchasing power. This adjustment reflects the government's commitment to balancing federal salaries with the cost of living across the United States.

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2026 Federal Pay Boost: How Much Will You Really Get?

Most federal employees will receive a 1% pay increase in 2026, the smallest adjustment in five years, according to a pay plan quietly sent to Congress by the White House. A select group, however, is set to receive a more generous rise—law enforcement officers,

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Trump intends to give feds 1% pay raise with some law enforcement officers getting more

Federal employees would see a 1% pay increase with locality pay frozen in 2026 under an alternative pay plan issued by President Trump to Congress on Friday, while certain federal law enforcement officers could receive larger raises. That document ...

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Maryland Dems forgo congressional pay during federal shutdown to send ‘message’

Rep. Johnny Olszewski Jr. and Sen. Chris Van Hollen said Monday they are withholding their congressional pay for the duration of the federal government shutdown.