#federal-workforce

#federal-workforce

Kupor emphasized that "OPM is its own agency" and will make decisions in the best interests of its operations, despite seeking to collaborate with the Department of Government Efficiency.

"Gerry lived his life to give back to others and make our community better. He looked out for the disadvantaged and voiceless."

Vought has worked closely with Musk to ideologically reshape the federal workforce, aiming to instill a sense of fear among civil servants and cut funding drastically.

"Federal courts should not micromanage the vast federal workforce, but courts must sometimes act to preserve the proper checks and balances between the three branches of government."

"We are actively looking and recruiting to fill those positions that are integral to the efforts and the key frontlines," Rollins told members of the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday.

The GOP's proposals aim to reduce federal spending by impacting retirement benefits for federal employees, while simultaneously seeking to extend tax cuts for the wealthy.

A free press is a necessary, if hardly sufficient, bulwark to fend off the threat of authoritarianism.

"No Federal civilian position that is presently vacant may be filled, and no new position may be created, except as otherwise provided for in this memorandum or required by applicable law."

Olivet described the decision as devastating, not just for USICH staff but for federal homelessness policy, highlighting its impact on ending homelessness effectively.

Around a fifth of the 10,000 jobs cut from the US Department of Health and Human Services were done in error and will need to be corrected.

"To help out undermanned cleaning crews struggling to keep up with germ-riddled bathrooms and dirty workspaces, employees are told to pack up their trash and take it home with them."

The permanent pay raise comes as Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has cut about 3,400 workers at the U.S. Forest Service, which many say threatens public safety.

February rental data contradicts the narrative about lower housing costs in cities with lots of federal workers, suggesting that it may be more rumor than reality.

Where the federal government sees waste, states see opportunity both to serve as a counterweight to the Trump administration and to recruit some much-needed talent.