The Trump administration is set to reduce the federal workforce by approximately 300,000 employees in 2025, representing a 12.5% decrease since January, according to the administration's new human resources chief. This downsizing is primarily being pursued through attrition, with plans affecting various federal departments including the Justice Department, which is experiencing mass departures and an increase in lawsuits challenging administration policies. The Supreme Court recently upheld the administration's firings at the Department of Education, despite concerns about potential harm to students and constitutional norms, intensifying legal debates over executive authority. Additionally, the administration is seeking permission from a federal appeals court to continue workforce reductions at the Department of Health and Human Services amid ongoing litigation.