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Trump Orders Massive Federal Workforce Cuts

President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday mandating significant cuts to the federal workforce, requiring agencies to limit hiring to one employee for every four that leave and undertake large-scale reductions, impacting most federal agencies except for law enforcement, national security a...

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Musk's DOGE Strategy: Echoes of Twitter Chaos

Elon Musk's leadership at the Department of Government Efficiency has resulted in immediate legal challenges, mirroring his controversial cost-cutting and staff reduction strategies at Twitter; experts predict widespread chaos and legal battles, while the long-term impact on government services rema...

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IRS Exempts Critical Employees from Resignation Program Amidst Staffing Concerns

On January 27, 2025, the Office of Personnel Management offered over two million federal workers the option to resign but remain on payroll until September 30, 2025; however, the IRS later exempted critical tax season employees from this program, creating potential staffing issues during tax filing ...

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Musk's DOGE sparks legal challenges over federal intervention

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an ad-hoc group, is rapidly restructuring key federal agencies, including the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel Management, sparking legal challenges and concerns over transparency and potential conflicts of interest.

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CIA Offers Buyouts to Entire Workforce Amidst Trump Administration Restructuring

The CIA, under President Trump's administration, offered buyouts to its entire workforce, providing eight months of pay and benefits, as part of an effort to shrink the federal government and align the agency with administration priorities; however, not all employees may be eligible.

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Trump Administration Explores Deep Cuts to Education Department

The Trump administration is considering deep cuts to the Department of Education, potentially including its closure, through executive action targeting unprotected programs, while simultaneously placing dozens of staff on paid administrative leave.

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Return-to-Office Mandate Fuels Real Estate Rebound, But Federal Cuts Loom

Companies and the federal government's return-to-office mandates have driven a nearly 40% increase in office space demand between 2022 and 2024, yet the Department of Government Efficiency aims to significantly reduce government-owned office space, potentially flooding the market and impacting the r...

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Trump Administration's Deferred Resignation Package Raises Concerns of Unpaid Employees

The Trump administration offered federal employees a deferred resignation package with a February 6th deadline, but Education Department officials warned staff that the Secretary could cancel the agreement, potentially leaving employees unpaid, despite government memos stating otherwise; over 40,000...

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20,000 US Government Workers Accept Resignation Offer Amidst Legal Challenges

The Trump administration's offer of continued pay in exchange for resignation has been accepted by at least 20,000 of the two million federal employees offered the deal, prompting legal challenges from unions and widespread anxiety among workers.

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CIA Offers Buyouts to Entire Workforce as Part of Trump's Government Restructuring

On Tuesday, the CIA offered buyouts to its entire workforce, providing roughly eight months of pay and benefits, as part of President Trump's effort to shrink the federal government; however, restrictions may apply to certain occupations and areas of expertise.

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20,000 Federal Employees Accept Buyout Following Return-to-Office Mandate

President Trump's January 28th mandate requiring a return to office for over two million federal employees resulted in approximately 20,000 accepting a buyout with full pay and benefits through September, potentially leading to a significant shift of workers into the private sector.

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Trump Administration Places Dozens of Education Department Employees on Paid Leave

The Trump administration placed at least 55 Education Department employees, including senior-level career workers, on paid administrative leave on January 31, 2025, citing a White House directive to end all DEI initiatives, despite many lacking direct DEIA job titles; the union fears hundreds more c...

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