Government Reorganization
USDA hasn’t looked at staff attrition ahead of relocations, but downplays its impact
Internal data shows the department is preparing for significant churn as it presses forward with office moves, raising questions about whether new staff can fill the gap left by seasoned experts.
Critics argue Education's latest restructuring risks something harder to replace than staff
Former Education officials from both parties joined Senate Democrats in warning that moving key responsibilities to other agencies carries risks beyond staffing cuts.
Education reorganization faces bipartisan pushback, as lawmakers push to disclose price tag
A department spokesperson said it was “downright malpractice” for lawmakers to reject reorganization efforts before giving them a chance to demonstrate results.
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As USDA relocation deadlines near, employees say questions remain unanswered
Employees say they still lack key details about exemptions, moving costs and next steps as USDA continues issuing relocation notices.
Federal employees say they’ll quit if they have to move to New Jersey
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to reconsider the planned move of local offices of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Former Education officials warn agency transfers could undermine core functions
Officials from Republican and Democratic administrations said moving key responsibilities outside the department could create confusion and erode oversight.
Labor nominee defends administration’s strategy for shifting Education Department work
Keith Sonderling argued the Labor Department is providing administrative support, not taking over policy, as Democrats questioned whether moving education programs across agencies will improve outcomes.
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Unions sue to block USDA reorganization, arguing it’s a RIF in disguise
A court filing says that impacted employees must report to their new assigned locations across the country by this fall.
Education's latest handoff tests the limits of its downsizing strategy
The department says services and protections won't change as HHS and DOJ take on larger roles. Critics aren't convinced.
Workers predict significant disruptions to food assistance programs as USDA announces more relocations
Programs like SNAP and WIC "simply will not function" if employees exit en masse after declining mandatory relocations across the country, union says.
McMahon distances herself from past Education layoffs, vows some rebuilding even amid elimination effort
The secretary says it is "difficult" to defend some of the cuts, adding they were underway before her arrival. She continues to support the department's elimination, however.
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USDA kicks off more employee relocations, including some that spark déjà vu
Hundreds of employees will be reassigned to Iowa, Missouri, Colorado and elsewhere.
USDA is moving forward with various reorgs despite legal questions and bipartisan concerns
“This might be the best idea since sliced bread, I don’t know,” one Republican said.
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Trump plan to shift student loan oversight to Treasury draws Senate Democrats' backlash
Senate Democrats urge Education and Treasury leaders to rescind the agreement, warning the transfer of loan management responsibilities would worsen dysfunction and increase costs in the $1.7 trillion federal student loan system.
Interior incentivizes more staff departures after already cutting 20% of its workforce
The department becomes the first to offer a widespread "deferred resignation" this year.
Consumer watchdog agency asks court for permission to slash its workforce by two-thirds
The argument that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can carry out its duties with one-third the staff is "laughable," a union official said.
Forest Service to move HQ out of DC, shutter regional offices in sweeping overhaul
Employees react with tears, warn of brain drain and call the changes "a pointless exercise."
A federal office designed to stave off the next financial crisis is being dismantled by the Trump administration
Upcoming layoffs at the Treasury Department agency will result in an overall workforce reduction of 64%.
Education Dept. HQ handed to Energy as Trump advances effort to dismantle agency
Education says it no longer needs the space after slashing half of its workforce.
