Fear and denial in DC: Federal workers are reeling as Trump gets go-ahead to continue firings

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday to allow the Trump administration to continue with federal staff cuts.

Momo Takahashi for BI

• A Supreme Court ruling allows the Trump administration to proceed with federal staff cuts.
• BI spoke with 16 government workers who said they fear job losses and impacts on essential services.
• It's not clear how or when government agencies will proceed with layoffs.

For some federal workers, Tuesday's Supreme Court ruling on the fate of their jobs landed with a thud — and a shock.