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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.

Trump Calls for Eliminating More Federal Agencies

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 15, 2025 1:55 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
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President Trump has issued an Executive Order that requires making cuts to 7 federal entities that he has deemed unnecessary.

Explaining the Legal Morass: District Court Reinstates Fired FLRA Member

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 14, 2025 12:23 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
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Independent federal agencies that decide federal employee appeals are in a state of confusion. Who is in office and for how long?

Next Round of Emails Distributed Asking Federal Employees for Their Accomplishments

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 3, 2025 3:38 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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A second email went out to federal employees over the weekend asking them for their list of accomplishments, but there are key changes from the first email.

Politics, Probationary Employees, and Courts: Federal Optimization Politics on Full Display

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 2, 2025 9:23 AM | Updated: Mar 4, 2025 6:42 PM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment
Close up of a judge's hands signing a document while he sits at his desk; justice scales and a wooden gavel are seen in the foreground

The circumstances involving probationary employees resemble a soap opera of personal and political drama. This weekend, a court ruled the Special Counsel’s firing illegal.

Executive Order: Credit Card Freeze and Travel Justification

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 28, 2025 8:35 AM | Updated: Jun 10, 2025 11:20 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
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President Trump issued an Executive Order directing government spending cuts through DOGE by targeting areas such as credit cards and travel justification.

Musk Says Federal Employees Should Expect Another “Pulse Check” Email

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 27, 2025 10:33 AM | Updated: Jun 5, 2025 3:20 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
An email icon with a new message notification is pictured on a laptop screen; the computer is on a desk next to a coffee cup, notepad, pen and smartphone

President Trump and Elon Musk answered questions from reporters about the email that was sent to federal employees last weekend.

RIFs Are Coming: What Federal Employees Need to Know About the Upcoming Workforce Optimization Initiative

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 26, 2025 2:54 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
A group of wooden person figures against a gray background, some of which have a red "X" over them depicting layoffs, RIFs

The Trump administration is directing agencies to plan for large scale reorganizations and RIFs. Details of the plans have emerged.

Workforce Optimization and Musk Post: List Work Done Last Week in Bullet Form

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 23, 2025 9:27 AM | Updated: Mar 3, 2025 3:40 PM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
An employee holds a coffee cup while working on a laptop. A new email icon is pictured in the middle of the screen

Federal employees were told on Saturday to list their work accomplishments. The result is confusion. What is the rationale for Musk’s post?

Trump Issues Executive Orders With a Mandate to Shrink the Government

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 20, 2025 11:17 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment
Yellow caution sign reading 'Cost Cutting Ahead'

President Trump has ordered reducing the federal government by eliminating unnecessary entities and regulations in an effort to enhance accountability and cut costs.

New Guidelines for Federal Employees: Legal Interpretations Must Align with Presidential Directives

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithFeb 20, 2025 9:55 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment
Close up of a person's finger pressing a key on a keyboard labeled 'transparency and accountability'

President Trump issued an executive order to exert greater control over independent regulatory agencies which will have implications for federal employees.

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