President Trump's efforts to scale back the federal workforce have taken center stage, as his administration gears up for a major shake-up in government staffing. In a critical moment for his foreign policy agenda, President Trump is said to be intensifying diplomatic talks with key world leaders.
On this week's episode of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan", President Trump's chief envoy for Middle East affairs, Steve Witkoff, will provide exclusive insights into these high-stakes negotiations. Meanwhile, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is set to share her perspective on the implications of federal workforce cuts in her state.
The two-part discussion promises to offer a unique glimpse into the inner workings of the administration's plan to shrink the federal workforce and its potential impact on national security, economic growth, and social welfare programs.
On this week's episode of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan", President Trump's chief envoy for Middle East affairs, Steve Witkoff, will provide exclusive insights into these high-stakes negotiations. Meanwhile, New York Governor Kathy Hochul is set to share her perspective on the implications of federal workforce cuts in her state.
The two-part discussion promises to offer a unique glimpse into the inner workings of the administration's plan to shrink the federal workforce and its potential impact on national security, economic growth, and social welfare programs.
. I'm trying not to think about it too much, but it's hard not to worry about how this will affect our economy and the future of social welfare programs 
. At least that we can count on leaders like Kathy Hochul who are speaking out about the impact on their states and people 
. Fingers crossed for a positive outcome from those diplomatic talks with world leaders 
, but honestly, it's hard to stay optimistic when things feel so uncertain 
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gotta keep an eye on these diplomatic talks, hoping they don't backfire 
. Scaling back the federal workforce is definitely a big deal, but let's not forget that it affects so many families with little ones 
. As a parent, I worry about how these cuts will impact essential programs like Medicaid and food assistance 
. Meanwhile, our president is out there making deals with world leaders... it feels like we're getting two different stories here 
. Can't we just have some clarity on what's going to happen for us, not just the big picture? 
. It's like they think the economy can just magically absorb these cuts without any negative consequences. Newsflash: it won't end well 
. And meanwhile, they're trying to spin this as some sort of "shrink-fiting" move when really it's just a thinly veiled attempt to reduce funding for essential programs 
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... I'm curious to see if the administration has thought this one through, or if they're just winging it as usual 
. Also, can we talk about how weird it is that Steve Witkoff is still involved in these talks? Hasn't he been out of the loop for like, ever? 
did you know that under Obama, the federal workforce was at an all-time high of around 2.8 million employees? now it's down to like 1.7 mil, which is actually pretty impressive considering the economy we're in today 
but what if this cuts affect our national security and social welfare programs tho? 
. And now with diplomatic talks intensifying, I'm curious to see how this all plays out on the world stage 
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. And hopefully, they'll give us some real insight into what this whole plan is all about 
. I mean, how are we supposed to maintain national security, stimulate economic growth, and support social welfare programs if we're cutting workers? It's like trying to solve a puzzle with missing pieces 
. Hope they're not cutting too many people who know what they're doing 
Those diplomatic talks are gonna be super interesting to watch, especially with Steve Witkoff on "Face the Nation". I'm curious to see if Hochul's perspective will give us a better idea of how these cuts will affect New York state and its people 
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. As someone who's super passionate about mindfulness and self-care, I think it's crazy how our priorities are all about scaling back and saving a buck 
... meanwhile, people's lives are getting impacted 
. I'd love to hear more about how this is going to play out with our national security, economic growth, and social welfare programs 
... it's all gotta be done in a way that works for everyone 
, and honestly, I think it's gonna be super interesting to see how it all plays out 
. Trump's already got his finger on the pulse of what's important for him - foreign policy is definitely a priority right now 
It's all kinda scary to me...
I can feel how anxious this must be for so many people who are worried about their jobs and the future... scaling back the federal workforce is a big deal, and it's going to affect a lot of lives 
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And what about national security? Do we really think cutting staff will make us safer? I'm all for efficiency and stuff, but let's not forget that there are real human lives at stake here 