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SBA to cut 43% of workforce, return to pre-pandemic staffing levels
The Small Business Administration plans to cut 43%, a decision the agency head says is needed to cut down on “mission creep” and employees no longer needed to support pandemic-era stimulus programs.
SBA announced the cuts Friday, saying it will eliminate nonessential roles and return staffing to pre-pandemic levels.
The agency expects to cut about 2,700 positions from its current workforce of nearly 6,500 employees.
“SBA will refocus its resources on the core missions of supplying capital, fostering innovation, supporting veteran small business owners, providing field support, and delivering timely disaster relief,” the agency wrote in a press release.
SBA expects to reduce its headcount mostly through voluntary resignations and expiring pandemic-era and other term appointments. The agency said it will only seek a limited number of layoffs through a nonvoluntary Reduction in Force (RIF).
SBA grew to nearly 10,000 employees in 2020 and 2021 — more than doubling its pre-pandemic levels. The agency has since reduced its headcount but still has thousands more employees than in 2019.
SBA says core services, including disaster assistance and loan guarantees and programs, will not be affected by these cuts. It will also keep existing staffing levels within the Office of Veterans Business Development and the Office of Manufacturing and Trade.
SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said in a statement that the agency will return to its core mission as a “launchpad for America’s small businesses,” that gives small companies access to capital.
“In the last four years, the agency has veered off track — doubling in size and turning into a sprawling leviathan plagued by mission creep, financial mismanagement, and waste. Instead of serving small businesses, the SBA served a partisan political agenda — expanding in size, scope, and spending,” Loeffler said.
An SBA contracting employee told Federal News Network that the agency is shutting the whole office down.
“Some employees will have to stay behind to close out contracts and cancel contracts. Leadership within our office is trying to keep the minimum here to help with those functions, so not everyone will have to be here going a job before you’re laid off,” he said.
Earlier this month, Federal News Network reported that the General Services Administration is looking to take over the contracting functions of several agencies, including SBA.
Former deputy SBA administrator Dilawar Syed, who served under the Biden administration, said SBA was “already stretched thin” in its field offices, and that these workforce cuts will make it harder for SBA to connect with small businesses.
“I saw an unmet need, if you will, from the small business owners to be able to get support from the agency, access to loans. And we need to deliver on that,” Syed said. “Cutting staff in the face of that unmet need… tells you that this is not going to help.”
Syed said that, including the recent firing of probationary employees, SBA is cutting nearly half its total workforce.
SBA fired about 300 probationary employees, but reinstated nearly all of them, according to documents the Trump administration filed with a U.S. District Court of Northern California. Politico, however, reported in February that SBA fired more than 700 probationary employees.
Some agencies have put employees on paid administrative leave, instead of returning them to their jobs.
SBA says it will ensure 30% of its employees work in field locations beyond the D.C. metro area. Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chairwoman Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) proposed relocating 30% of SBA’s workforce to duty stations outside the D.C. metro area in a bill she introduced last month.
SBA announced earlier this month it’s shutting down regional offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, New York City, and Seattle “to less costly, more accessible locations that better serve the small business community.”
Syed said SBA saw record growth in new small businesses in some of those cities during his tenure and raised concerns about moving out of them.
“These are big metro areas. They are the engines of economic growth. The announcements of shutting down offices and more than half of the workforce being taken out do not give me confidence that these entrepreneurs across the country will have access to the resources they need,” he said.
Among its roles, SBA ensures the federal government meets its small business contracting goals. A record 28.4% of all federal contracting dollars went to small businesses in fiscal 2023.
Syed warned that the Trump administration’s policies could shift more federal contracting dollars to large tech companies, and away from smaller startups.
“We have a few big players who have, quite frankly, the inside track, and they are going to get access to these federal government enterprise-wide contracts at the expense of the next generation of great brands,” he said. “It’s always a startup that is coming up with an innovative product. It doesn’t normally come from big companies. So, it concerns me that we will, unfortunately, choke off access to federal government contracts for smaller companies — for startups.”
SBA says it will also exempt its Office of Advocacy and inspector general’s office from staffing cuts. President Donald Trump fired SBA Inspector General Hannibal “Mike” Ware in January — along with 16 other agency IGs.
SBA says it will get rid of “redundant pandemic-era positions” that processed loans for COVID-19 relief programs in the Office of Capital Access.
The agency said it will transfer disaster loan servicing functions and additional personnel into the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience. Employees there will also train other SBA personnel on disaster recovery efforts.
The SBA estimates $200 billion from its two biggest pandemic-era programs — the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) — went to “potentially fraudulent” recipients. That’s about 16% of the agency’s total spending on the EIDL and PPP programs.
SBA’s inspector general office and federal law enforcement agencies have recovered about $30 billion in fraudulent EIDL and PPP spending.
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RFK Jr. Drops a Mega Bombshell on mRNA Vaccine Technology (VIDEO)

This article originally appeared on vigilantfox.com and was republished with permission.
In a move that many were hoping for but were not expecting, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy just announced that BARDA will be CANCELING 22 mRNA vaccine development contracts, saving taxpayers about $500 million in the process.
This move delivered a major blow to the biomedical industrial complex, which was hoping to make an mRNA vaccine for just about every disease imaginable.
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The reason for this move is grounded in what happened during the COVID debacle, which Kennedy explained in detail.
First, he shared how “mRNA vaccines don’t perform well against viruses that infect the upper respiratory tract.”
“mRNA only codes for a small part of the viral proteins, usually a single antigen. One mutation, and the vaccine becomes INEFFECTIVE,” Kennedy said.
The next revelation was a big surprise.
Kennedy confirmed that the COVID shots could have CAUSED the mutations and EXTENDED the pandemic altogether.
He explained:
“The [mRNA] vaccine [platform] paradoxically encourages new mutations and can actually prolong pandemics. As the virus constantly mutates to escape the protective effects of the vaccine, millions of people, maybe even you or someone you know, caught the Omicron variant despite being vaccinated. That’s because a single mutation can make mRNA vaccines ineffective.”
Kennedy’s comments echo what vaccinologist Dr. Geert Vanden Bossche and the “conspiracy theorists” have been saying for the better part of four years now.
He warned, “You are generating a breeding ground for even more infectious variants to replicate” when you vaccinate DURING a pandemic.
With the conclusion that mRNA shots are ineffective against respiratory viruses, prolong pandemics, and encourage mutations, Kennedy declared:
“mRNA technology poses MORE risk than benefits for these respiratory viruses.”
As such, Kennedy announced that BARDA (Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority) will be CANCELING 22 mRNA vaccine contracts, saving taxpayers “just under $500 million” in the process.

He clarified that this isn’t a complete indictment of mRNA technology across the board, but when it comes to respiratory diseases, he believes it offers no benefit to humanity.
“That’s why we’re moving beyond the limitations of mRNA for respiratory viruses and investing in better solutions,” Kennedy said.

Thanks for reading! I hope this brought you the good news you needed today.
I was banned from Twitter 1.0 three times for sharing information that Kennedy just confirmed.
Like many others, I was labeled a “conspiracy theorist.” Turns out, we were right all along.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Unloads on the GOP, H1B Immigration, Foreign Aid to Ukraine, Israel

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has publicly criticized President Donald Trump over immigration policy and foreign aid.
Greene responded to Trump’s tariff announcement on India by urging an end to H1-B visas that she claims replace American jobs. Greene also called for stopping funding and weapons to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
Greene stated that continued U.S. funding for Kiev betrays the majority of Americans who voted to end foreign wars.
She highlighted Trump’s 2024 election win as a mandate against such involvement. The congresswoman warned that supporting these policies risks losing younger voters permanently.
On the Israel-Gaza conflict, Greene described Israel’s actions as a “genocide” and condemned the starvation in Gaza. She became the first Republican lawmaker to use this term publicly.
Greene emphasized that innocent Palestinian lives, including children and Christians, should not be devalued compared to Israeli ones.
Greene expressed surprise that more conservative colleagues have not spoken out against U.S. support for Israel’s offensive operations.
She argued that funding such wars contradicts a biblical mandate and America’s interests.
The congresswoman clarified her support for Israel’s existence while opposing involvement in its conflicts.
Trump has acknowledged the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, noting visible starvation among children despite Netanyahu’s denials.
He mentioned his wife Melania’s distress over images from the region. This marks a softening in Trump’s stance amid ongoing hostilities nearing two years.
Greene’s positions reflect broader shifts in U.S. opinion, with approval of Israel’s Gaza actions dropping to 32 percent per Gallup polls.
Republicans under 50 now view Israel more negatively than positively, according to Pew surveys.
Figures like Steve Bannon and Tucker Carlson have also criticized Netanyahu’s government.
The congresswoman has voiced growing frustration with the Republican Party’s direction. She questioned whether the GOP is leaving her or if she no longer relates to it.
Greene stated she does not want involvement in the party’s current course on foreign policy and spending.
3Greene warned Trump about delivering on promises like Epstein file transparency to retain base support. She referenced past divergences, including on AI policy in Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Despite these splits, Greene affirmed her commitment to America First principles.
Greene suggested her political future may not rely on party establishment backing. She expressed confidence in winning support from Georgia voters independently. However, the congresswoman indicated no plans for higher office in 2026.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Files Emergency Petition with Supreme Court to REMOVE Democrat Ringleader Who Fled State to Obstruct Redistricting Vote

State Rep. Gene Wu
Governor Greg Abbott has officially filed an emergency writ of quo warranto with the Texas Supreme Court, seeking the removal of far-left Democrat State Representative Gene Wu from office for abandoning his constitutional duties and fleeing the state in a premeditated scheme to block a GOP-led vote.
According to the explosive 70-page filing, Rep. Wu—Chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus—was the ringleader of a carefully orchestrated plan that saw dozens of Democrat lawmakers hop aboard a 76-seat private jet, funded in part by Beto O’Rourke’s political action committee, to escape to Chicago rather than perform their duty during a constitutionally mandated special legislative session.
The petition alleges that Wu and his fellow Democrats deliberately broke quorum to sabotage redistricting reforms and kill flood relief, property tax relief, and school reform legislation, critical priorities for Texans.
“If representatives are free not to show up whenever they choose, then Texans simply do not have a representative government,” the petition reads.
“In fact, they don’t have a functioning government at all. This Court should make clear that a legislator who does not wish to perform his duties will be stripped of them.”
The petition reveals that Wu not only left the state, but actively solicited donations online to help cover fines and expenses—funding his absence with cash from liberal donors.
The document accuses him of potentially violating Texas bribery laws and the state constitution, citing provisions that require forfeiture of office if an official accepts anything of value to withhold their vote.
Wu posted pictures boarding the jet on X, while simultaneously asking followers to “Support Texas House Democrats as we deny quorum.” One image was immediately followed by a donation link.
According to the petition, Beto O’Rourke’s PAC offered to cover the cost of the trip and committed all future donations to lawmakers who fled the state.
Support Texas House Democrats as we deny quorum.
Donate below:@TexasHDC #txlege https://t.co/xw2Z4pF2zO— Gene Wu (@GeneforTexas) August 3, 2025
The petition concludes:
This case is not a political dispute; it is a constitutional crisis. The current Special Session is set to expire in just two weeks. But Wu apparently has no intention of returning. Instead, he claims the “special session is over.” Permitting him to continue occupying his office so that he can abdicate the duties of that office will only enable future legislators to grind state government to a halt.
Perhaps these absent members expect—someday—to return to Texas and be hailed as heroes who “fought” by fleeing. But in the meantime, they are preventing the Texas Legislature, duly called by the Governor, from addressing the acute needs of Texans across the State.
Every day, their continued absence wastes taxpayer dollars and imperils urgent policy needs, ranging from improved flood response tools to the judicial omnibus bill governing the day-to-day workings of the state courts.
And, in the future, whenever the Governor adds an item on the special session agenda that they find offensive, they may feel empowered to once again flee the State and deny the Article III, Section 5 constitutional mandate. Absent quo warranto, there is no end in sight to this piracy.
The Constitution nowhere envisions Texans signing onto that kind of suicide pact. Legislators may, of course, disagree on specific pieces of legislation.
But our Constitution conceives of deliberation and debate as the official way to process official disagreements. That is why, in addition to laying out general principles for the order of business, the Constitution imposes mandatory duties on members to ensure they will be present to conduct business.
Representative government cannot function if elected officials may monetize their absence, abandon their obligations, and paralyze the Legislature without consequence.
The writ of quo warranto exists precisely to remedy such abuses. And there is still time for this Court to use it here. Ordering Wu’s removal from office would ensure that public office remains a trust exercised in good faith, as opposed to a platform for private gain and governmental sabotage.
It could also begin to make it easier to establish a quorum while the Special Session is still under way. Above all, however, it promises to restrain future abuses. Refusing to address the problem now may simply invite it to recur, always in the final days of a session.
The integrity of Texas’s constitutional order demands this Court’s urgent intervention, and Texas voters are counting on it.
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