President’s Budget Sets New Federal Priorities
The President’s budget proposal has not been drafted “with an eye toward what it would do to the value of your (DC area) condo….” Here are new priorities and agencies proposed for elimination.
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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.
Trump’s Budget Proposes Significant Cuts to Federal Agencies
President Trump has released his budget proposal for 2018. It calls for significant discretionary spending cuts in many agency budgets, but some agencies will see budget increases over 2017.
Executive Order Aims to Eliminate Unnecessary Federal Agencies
President Trump has signed an executive order that instructs OMB to develop a plan to “reorganize governmental functions and eliminate unnecessary agencies, components of agencies, and agency programs.”
Is the Federal Bureaucracy Facing a ‘Deep State’ Purge?
Calls are growing to find and fire federal employees who may be part of a “Deep State” opposition to the Trump administration’s agenda.
House Committee Wants to Ensure President Trump Isn’t Deleting His Tweets
A House Committee wants to ensure that President Trump isn’t in violation of the Presidential Records Act by deleting tweets sent from his Twitter accounts.
Trump Proposes Cutting EPA Budget by 25%
The Trump administration’s 2018 budget proposal would cut the EPA’s overall budget by 25% as well as make reductions to the agency’s workforce.
Trump’s Budget Proposal Boosts Defense Spending While Cutting Federal Agency Budgets
Under the details just released about President Trump’s budget proposal, defense spending would be increased while making cuts at other federal agencies.
DHS Seeking Bids for Building a Border Wall
Customs and Border Protection is seeking preliminary proposals for contractors to build several “prototype wall structures” around the U.S./Mexico border.
Trump Administration to Revoke Federal Transgender Bathroom Guidance for Public Schools
The Trump administration has revoked guidelines issued by federal agencies under the Obama administration which instructed public schools to allow transgender students to use their preferred restroom facilities.
Want to Take on the Trump Administration? These Congressmen Have Released a Guide to Help You
Two Congressmen have released a guide for federal employees which they say helps to foster a “safe and responsible disclosure of information” to fight back against a “communications blackout” they say has been employed by the Trump administration.
