The U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is bracing for drastic staff reductions as reports indicate up to 50% of its workforce may be laid off, amounting to approximately 4,800 employees. This comes in light of a shift in federal priorities, including a focus on eliminating perceived waste within the agency. To address concerns over these cuts, a DOGE task force has been launched by Secretary Turner to review HUD operations, specifically targeting civil rights and disaster recovery programs. Union leaders have expressed apprehension, indicating that the impacts of these layoffs will heavily affect critical departments. As the scrutiny over HUD programs intensifies, employees are preparing for what they believe will be significant changes in their work environment.