# Federal Workforce Shrinks in D.C. | Salt Lake City News

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Podcast: [Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/salt-lake-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7652320)
Published: 2026-07-21T11:15:50+00:00
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The federal workforce in D.C. is hitting a 30-year low, with over 100,000 jobs lost in the metro area since May 2025 — half of them federal. Though cuts aim to slash $7–10 billion annually in payroll, economists warn savings won’t be immediate, and the local economy is taking a hit: fewer paychecks mean less business for restaurants and retailers, while office spaces sit vacant. Upcoming data may reveal if this trend continues — and whether the region’s economic pain is worse than feared. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f6d341d82f15e78b

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