Categories Selected Articles Unemployment spikes in Washington, D.C., as Trump and Musk begin efforts to shrink the government Post author By Post date February 16, 2025 Spread the love President Donald Trump’s moves to fire thousands of federal government workers have coincided with a surge in jobless claims in Washington, D.C., that could get worse as the efforts intensify. Spread the love ← Trump may meet Putin in February in stunning setback for Ukraine, Europe → Donald Trump’s assault on Europe