Two unions have sued the Trump administration over its plans to fire federal workers during the impending government shutdown, alleging that the "unlawful threats" were contrary to the law and should be declared unlawful by a federal court in San Francisco. "These actions are contrary to law and arbitrary and capricious, and the cynical use of federal employees as a pawn in Congressional deliberations should be declared unlawful and enjoined by this Court," alleges the lawsuit, filed hours ahead of the shutdown. The White House has laid the groundwork to fire federal employees in case of a shutdown, but it has not outlined specific plans or how many might be targeted. Vought's OMB recently issued a memo urging federal agencies to consider firing employees if the government shuts down. Asked Tuesday morning how many he would lay off, President Donald Trump said, "We may do a lot," while blaming Democrats for a shutdown.