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Donald Trump

Explore articles related to Donald Trump and his administration’s actions that affect federal employees and retirees. This section includes coverage of executive orders, workforce policies, budget proposals, pay raise recommendations, and other decisions that influence federal pay, benefits, retirement programs, and agency operations. Stay informed with clear analysis of how presidential directives and policy changes may impact the federal workforce both during and after his time in office.

Appeals Court Upholds Trump Executive Order Restricting Collective Bargaining

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 27, 2026 11:23 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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Federal employee unions sued to stop an executive order excluding them on security grounds; brief wins faded as appeals stalled collective bargaining.

Trump’s TSP-for-All Proposal: What It Means for Workers—and Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 25, 2026 11:37 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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President Trump proposed a TSP-style retirement plan for workers without a 401(k). Here’s how it compares to the TSP and what it means for TSP investors.

Merry Christmas! President Trump Gives Most Federal Employees Two Extra Christmas Holidays

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 18, 2025 3:44 PM | Updated: Dec 23, 2025 9:23 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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President Trump issued an Executive Order giving federal employees two extra paid Christmas holidays.

2026 Federal Pay Raise Finalized

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 18, 2025 3:25 PM | Updated: Jan 2, 2026 12:39 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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President Trump has issued an executive order finalizing the 2026 federal pay raise.

Merit, Accountability, and Job Cuts: What the 2025 PMA Means for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithDec 10, 2025 2:33 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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The new President’s Management Agenda reinforces the Trump administration’s ongoing priorities with respect to the federal workforce.

Why December 26 Looks Like the Real Christmas Gift for Feds in 2025

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 5, 2025 6:35 AM | Updated: Dec 17, 2025 11:18 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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History and Trump’s past decisions suggest little chance of extra leave on Christmas Eve, but a strong likelihood of Friday, December 26, as an extra day off for federal employees.

Protecting Federal Employees: The Push to Overturn Union Restrictions

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 18, 2025 1:07 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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New legislation has been introduced to reverse President Trump’s union restrictions and reinstate collective bargaining agreements.

Trump’s Return to Office Policy and the Decline of Telework Among Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 4, 2025 2:35 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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New data from Gallup show that the return to office requirement for federal employees is having the desired effect on telework.

Trump Defies Expectations, Grants 1% 2026 Federal Pay Raise

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 1, 2025 8:51 AM | Updated: Dec 16, 2025 6:55 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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In a surprise move, President Trump has authorized a pay raise for federal employees in 2026.

Breaking the Bureaucracy: Trump’s War on Federal Employee Unions

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 29, 2025 10:18 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

“[B]loat, bureaucracy and a fixed mindset” underlies removing the impact of federal employee unions. Here is what is happening and likely outcomes.

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