Pakistan, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. government has hired 50,000 new federal employees since President Donald Trump took office, with most positions tied to national security and immigration enforcement. Officials say these hires reflect a push to strengthen agencies like Immigration and Customs Enforcement while reshaping the broader federal workforce.

Scott Kupor, the government's human resources chief, said the administration brought in thousands of new workers even as it froze hiring and carried out layoffs in other departments. He noted that the strategy focuses on shifting resources toward areas the administration views as its most urgent priorities.

Additionally, job cuts have continued across several key agencies, including the Interna...