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And the two have said they will slash federal regulations, oversee mass layoffs and shut down some agencies entirely.

Workers’ confidence in the job market could have something to do with the level of layoffs dropping by 169,000 to a historical low.

Critics of the deal argue that combining two of the largest grocery chains in the country could stifle competition, which might lead to higher prices for customers and layoffs and worsened conditions for workers.

Patel has advocated for closing the bureau's Washington, D.C. headquarters and cleaning house with widespread layoffs of the agency's leadership.

According to Sanders, however, there are reasons why the Trump administration might choose not to pursue mass layoffs out of the gate first.