The IRS started laying off employees on Thursday, just as tax season kicks in to high gear. Why it matters: The terminations, reportedly of 6,000 relatively new workers at the agency, are part of President Trump's broader purge of the federal workforce.

An Arizona national park will close both its visitor centers one day a week. Saguaro National Park posted Thursday, Feb. 20, on its website and social media accounts that visitor centers in the Tucson Mountain District on the park's west side and Rincon Mountain District on the east side will close on Mondays "until further notice.

National Park rangers throughout the US are warning of impending danger to visitors, wildlife and natural resources as job cuts and hiring freezes slash staffing at some of the country’s most beloved destinations.

The Trump administration has laid off around 1,000 National Park Service employees, including custodians, wildlife specialists, and seasonal workers. It's raised concerns about maintenance, safety, and welfare of wildlife in places like Yosemite National Park.