Democrats on the House Education and Workforce Committee are questioning Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his plans to reorganize the department as the Trump administration continues unprecedented layoffs among the federal workforce.
Kennedy revealed a blueprint on March 27 to overhaul the department and axe 10,000 employees, saying the moves would save taxpayers $1.8 billion each year. Total expected layoffs and buyouts are expected to hit 20,000 employees so far, HHS said, although Kennedy has also suggested he would bring back some employees.
The calls come as President Donald Trump battles the courts in purging ...
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