Federal workers plan walkout over Biden's Israel-Hamas policy, drawing criticism
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said federal employees should be fired if they join a planned walkout to protest Biden's handling of the Israel-Hamas war.
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A group called "Feds United for Peace" plans a "Day of Mourning" walkout on Tuesday to mark 100 days since Israel's military campaign in Gaza began.
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Workers from over 20 federal agencies, including the White House, Defense Dept, and NSA, pledged to join the walkout.
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The protest comes as Biden faces mounting pressure over his support for Israel, including from federal employees.
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Over 23,000 Palestinians and 1,300 Israelis have been killed in the conflict, the bloodiest Israel-Hamas war yet.