OMB considers opportunities to reduce federal workforce as part of potential shutdown impacting Commerce, DHS agencies

The Office of Management and Budget is floating a plan to make new cuts to the federal workforce in the event of a government shutdown if lawmakers are unable to come up with an agreement on the fiscal 2026 budget, according to a memorandum that could impact key cyber agencies.

“Over the past 10 fiscal years, Congress has consistently passed Continuing Resolutions (CRs) on or by September 30 on a bipartisan basis. Unfortunately, congressional Democrats are signaling that they intend...