Retirement
Challenges for Social Security Under a New Administration
2016 was a great year for Social Security, however, the author says that this doesn't mean President Trump has an easy job of balancing Social Security for the…
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.
Agency News
President Trump is Learning That He Needs Federal Agencies
The author says that despite his efforts to trim government, President Trump may find federal agencies to be an unlikely ally in promoting his policies.
Agency News
Trump’s VA Reform Plan Currently Running “Ahead of Schedule”
As a candidate for president, Donald Trump laid out a plan to reform the VA. He said recently this plan is moving forward "ahead of schedule."
Agency News
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…
Agency News
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…
Agency News
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."
Human Resources
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.
Human Resources
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.
Agency News
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.
Agency News
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.