Trump Formally Establishes DOGE
President Trump issued an Executive Order formally establishing the Department of Government Efficiency.
Current Events
Current news and events impacting the federal workforce, both current federal employees and federal retirees.
Trump Issues Executive Orders Creating Hiring Freeze and Freeze on Regulations
President Trump has issued two executive orders on his first day in office creating a federal hiring freeze and freezing agencies from issuing new regulations.
Insubordination Upheld After Failing to Follow Direct Order
An employee at Ft. Riley, KS was charged with insubordination for filing to follow a direct order to attend a 2017 meeting. The MSPB and Federal Circuit upheld the removal decision.
Report Offers Recommendations to Trump Administration for Managing Telework
A new report examines the current state of telework in the federal government and makes suggestions for how to best manage it during the Trump administration.
Federal Employees Face Telework Limits, Hiring Freeze on Trump’s First Day
The inauguration of Donald Trump is fast approaching. Reports of Executive Orders on his first day on telework and a federal hiring freeze are now surfacing.
First Bills Targeting Federal Employees Introduced in New Congress
Several bills have been introduced in the new Congress that could impact federal employees’ pay and benefits.
Elections Matter: Federal Agencies Likely to Be Impacted
With Republicans becoming the majority in Congress, federal agencies will see a number of changes. These are some that may be targeted for extinction or downsizing.
Gen AI Could Be the Last Line of Defense for Federal Jobs
Learning how to utilize artificial intelligence tools can help federal employees adapt to a changing work environment.
Snow Closes Agency Offices in DC for Second Day in a Row
Snow has caused federal agency offices in the Washington, DC area to close for the second day in a row.
Snow Closes Agency Offices in DC Area on Monday
A winter storm warning has closed DC area agency offices on Monday.
