How are federal contractor layoffs affecting workers and their families?

Carol reveals that her husband's company, which relies heavily on USAID contracts, has been severely impacted by recent government layoffs. Over the past few weeks, all of her husband's projects have been shut down, leading to approximately 70% of the company's staff being furloughed. These abrupt staff reductions highlight the personal toll of the Trump administration's downsizing efforts on federal contractors and their families. The situation in Ashburn, Virginia demonstrates how communities dependent on federal jobs face significant economic uncertainty when government contracts are suddenly terminated without careful consideration of the broader impacts.