President Donald Trump's administration on Wednesday directed federal agencies to move forward with more extensive layoffs, including developing plans to eliminate positions and consolidate programs.

In a memo to agency heads, Budget Director Russell Vought and acting director of the Office of Personnel Management Charles Ezell described the federal government as "costly, inefficient, and deeply in debt," NBC reported.

The memo instructed agencies to submit their reorganization plans by March 13, aiming for a "significant reduction" in federal staff. The latest order follows previous layoffs and program cuts under the leadership of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (

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