Thousands of federal workers receive layoff notice

Plus, another Trump critic may be charged soon.

Today's Top Stories from NBC News SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025 In today's newsletter: The Trump administration begins laying off more than 4,000 federal workers. John Bolton could be the next Trump critic to face charges. And, a cooling trade war with China is reignited with a new tariff. Here's what to know today. ▼ The Lead White House begins laying off thousands of federal workers (Evan Vucci / AP) The Trump administration began laying off more than 4,000 federal workers yesterday, according to a court filing, as the government remains shut down because of Congress' inability to reach a funding deal. Reduction-in-force notices were sent to federal workers across seven departments, with the Treasury Department and Department of Health and Human Services being the hardest hit and accounting for more than half of the total layoffs, according to a new Justice Department filing. The court filing is in response to a lawsuit over the shutdown layoffs from the American Federation of Government Employees and the AFL-CIO.  Federal employee unions had already sued the Trump administration over the Office of Management and Budget's threat to trigger mass firings of federal workers before the shutdown even began on Oct. 1.  Plaintiffs in that ongoing lawsuit filed a supplementary motion yesterday asking for an immediate temporary restraining order preventing the OMB from ordering agencies to conduct reductions in force. Other affected agencies include the departments of Homeland Security, Education, Energy, Housing and Urban Development, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Democrats are pushing back on the layoffs, saying that a shutdown does not require President Donald Trump to fire workers or give him new powers to do so, arguing the White House is being vindictive. Read the full story. More politics news: MIT became the first school to reject an offer of federal funds in exchange for agreeing to the Trump administration's education agenda. The public push to make Donald Trump the winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize began within hours of the committee's announcement that the honoree this year is Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader. First lady Melania Trump said she has been working with Russian President Vladimir Putin on reuniting Ukrainian children who were believed to be kidnapped and taken to Russia during the war. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling for the removal of rainbow crosswalks across Texas, saying they pose safety concerns and misuse taxpayer dollars. ▼ Top Stories Trump critic John Bolton to be charged soon, sources say John Bolton, a former national security adviser turned prominent critic of the president, is expected to be charged with federal crimes soon, according to two federal officials with knowledge of the investigation. One of the officials said Bolton could be indicted next week. The other said he could be indicted soon. The charges would be brought by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Maryland, where Bolton lives, the officials said.  Bolton would be the third Trump critic to face criminal charges since late September. Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted in late September on charges of making a false statement to Congress and obstruction. New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted Thursday on a bank fraud charge. Read the full story. Trump says he will impose a 100% tariff on China Trump said yesterday that he would be imposing Chinese goods with a 100% tariff "over and above any tariff that they are currently paying," a move that reinvigorates a once-cooling trade war between the world's largest economies. In a Truth Social post, the president said the new tariffs are in response to moves by China to institute export controls. China announced Thursday a series of new limits on the trade of rare earth minerals and technologies related to them. Currently, the U.S. has tariffs of about 40% on Chinese goods. Trump also said the U.S. would begin to put export controls "on any and all critical software." Read the full story. ▼ Quiz Time How did the Dodgers score the winning run to beat the Phillies in the MLB playoffs? A. Throwing error B. Walk-off home run C. Stole home D. Bases loaded walk Find out the answer and test your knowledge of this week's most-read stories. (The answer to the question is also at the bottom of this newsletter.) Take the news quiz ▼ Read All About It A deadly and "devastating blast" at an explosives plant in Tennessee has left 18 people unaccounted for, authorities said. At least 270 unvaccinated kids are staying home from school as measles continues to spread nationwide. "Real Housewives of Potomac" star Wendy Osefo and her husband were arrested after being indicted by a grand jury for allegedly falsely reporting a home burglary and theft. Former NFL player Wesley Leasy and his daughter are seeking $2 million after police mistakenly detained them at gunpoint at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The Las Vegas Aces won their third WNBA championship in four years with an 11-point victory over the Phoenix Mercury. ▼ Staff Pick An NBA star turns 'pain into progress' As a professional athlete, Detroit Pistons guard Duncan Robinson holds one of the most scrutinized and public jobs in the country. All the while, he was managing a very private pain, as he and his family worked to keep Eli, the older brother Robinson idolized, healthy as he battled drug and alcohol additions and a schizophrenia diagnosis. When Eli Robinson committed suicide in April, Robinson and his family vowed to "turn that pain into progress." The family has since launched a foundation to help families dealing with mental health crises navigate complicated emotions and a disjointed healthcare system. Professional athletes compete in an industry that rewards toughness, but Duncan and his family were remarkably vulnerable in sharing their experiences in hopes it will help others. – Andrew Greif, sports reporter ▼ NBC Select: Online Shopping, Simplified Need a solid pair of wireless earbuds? The NBC Select team tested the best ones for commuting, workouts and everyday listening. Plus, go-to electrolyte powders — including those for everyday hydration and marathon training. Sign up to The Selection newsletter for hands-on product reviews, expert shopping tips and a look at the best deals and sales each week. Thanks for reading the Morning Rundown. Today's newsletter was curated for you by Christian Orozco.  By the way, the answer to the quiz question above is A. Throwing error. 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