D.C. region saw more than 72,000 federal jobs lost in 2025, new data shows
- Posted on January 8, 2026
- By Washington Post
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D.C. region saw more than 72,000 federal jobs lost in 2025, new data shows

Maryland lost more federal jobs than any other state in the country, a massive blow for a local economy where federal jobs make up about 6 percent of overall employment.