Congressional districts beyond the DC area expecting fallout from DOGE cuts

Published March 8, 2025 7:00am ET



As President Donald Trump and his administration’s Department of Government Efficiency have rampaged through the federal government’s workforce, some GOP-held districts have the most to lose. 

The District of Columbia has the highest number of federal workers, accounting for 18.2% of the federal workforce. Congressional districts bordering Washington in Maryland and Virginia also have many people in the federal workforce. 

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