Human Resources
Merit, Accountability, and Job Cuts: What the 2025 PMA Means for Federal Employees
The new President's Management Agenda reinforces the Trump administration's ongoing priorities with respect to the federal workforce.
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.
Human Resources
Why December 26 Looks Like the Real Christmas Gift for Feds in 2025
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…
Human Resources
Protecting Federal Employees: The Push to Overturn Union Restrictions
New legislation has been introduced to reverse President Trump’s union restrictions and reinstate collective bargaining agreements.
Federal Workforce News
Trump’s Return to Office Policy and the Decline of Telework Among Federal Employees
New data from Gallup show that the return to office requirement for federal employees is having the desired effect on telework.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Defies Expectations, Grants 1% 2026 Federal Pay Raise
In a surprise move, President Trump has authorized a pay raise for federal employees in 2026.
Human Resources
Breaking the Bureaucracy: Trump’s War on Federal Employee Unions
"[B]loat, bureaucracy and a fixed mindset" underlies removing the impact of federal employee unions. Here is what is happening and likely outcomes.
Pay & Benefits
Trump’s Upcoming Pay Plan Letter: What It Means for Federal Employees
Federal pay hinges on one letter. Trump’s 2026 version could surprise—or disappoint.
Federal Workforce News
Federal Employees at Center of Trump’s D.C. Crime Emergency Orders
President Trump declared a crime emergency in Washington, D.C., citing threats to federal employees among the problems stemming from violence there.
Court Cases
Trump on a Roll: Supreme Court Upholds Removing a Stay in Firing Three Members of CPSC
SCOTUS has issued a second decision removing the stay of the president's decision to remove members of independent federal agencies, CPSC in this case.
Federal Workforce News
Trump Extends Federal Hiring Freeze
President Trump has again extended the federal hiring freeze he first put in place upon taking office.