U.S. employers announce most job cuts since 2020 amid DOGE layoffs

Federal workers gather at the Hart Senate Office Building to discuss recent layoffs with U.S. Senators, in Washington D.C., United States on March 4, 2025. During a meeting with U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, the workers sought support to ensure their concerns were heard by the authorities.

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