Trump Extends Hiring Freeze
President Trump has extended the hiring freeze on civilian federal employees in the executive branch.
Author: Ian Smith
Bills Introduced to Fight Trump’s Restrictions on Collective Bargaining Rights of Federal Employees
Bills introduced recently in Congress would protect collective bargaining rights for federal employees.
Legislation Introduced to Abolish TSA
Legislation has been introduced to eliminate the TSA in favor of private security screening operations.
Legislation Introduced to Close Department of Education
Legislation has been introduced to put President Trump’s Executive Order into action by closing the Department of Education.
TSP Millionaires Decline in Early 2025: A Look at the Numbers
Stock market volatility in 2025 has had a negative impact on the number of millionaires in the TSP.
Legislation Would Ban the Use of Official Time
Recently reintroduced legislation would prohibit the use of official time.
The Future of Federal Retirement? OPM’s Breakthrough in Digital Processing
The OPM retirement backlog improved considerably in March, and the agency may be on the verge of finally modernizing its retirement application process.
More Unions Sue Over Trump’s Executive Order
A group of unions has sued the Trump administration over President Trump’s Executive Order that eliminates unions in most of the government.
New Buyout Offers on the Table for Federal Employees
Some agencies have made new buyout offers to their employees to voluntarily reduce the size of their workforces before widespread RIFs begin.
NTEU Sues Trump Over Executive Order
NTEU has sued the Trump administration over President Trump’s Executive Order that eliminates unions in most of the government.
