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Transition
Project 2025 wanted to hobble the federal workforce. DOGE has hastily done that, and more
The controversial policy blueprint sought to cut back on civil servants’ powers, but the Trump administration’s turbulent method of execution wasn’t part of the plan.
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USDA to slash headquarters, other staff and relocate some to new 'hubs' around the country
Mass layoffs at the Agriculture Department coming within weeks, with Washington facing significant cuts but regional employees also seeing reductions.
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Workforce
IRS sends RIF notices as it begins widespread layoffs
The full timeline and scope of the cuts is unclear, but the first office to face them saw its workforce slashed by 75%.
Management
Some USDA RIF plans take shape as department warns employees of major cuts
Some regional offices are expected to be cut as some headquarters offices will be "hollowed out."
Management
House Dems ‘extremely concerned’ VA workforce cuts will further hit researchers
Ten members of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee are calling for VA Secretary Doug Collins to provide additional information about how term-limited researchers are being affected by workforce reduction efforts.
Workforce
Cancer researchers, opioid abuse analysts, infectious disease experts: Layoffs at HHS begin to take shape
Tears and added security greeted employees unexpectedly turned away from their offices Tuesday.
Pay & Benefits
Domestic TSP funds tumble amid government layoffs, tariff threats
Most of the portfolios in the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program finished March in the red.
Workforce
Uncertainty grips HHS as employees await their fate and leadership is left in the dark: ‘It’s madness’
Employees are still waiting for more information after the department announced widespread layoffs.
Workforce
With RIFs imminent, the Small Business Administration reoffers its Deferred Resignation Program
SBA employees have until April 7 to decide again whether to take the “Fork in the Road.”
Workforce
GSA reopens its Deferred Resignation Program and finalizes location consolidation
The agency made more important moves Friday.
Workforce
More USAID staff set to be cut as the Trump administration tries to move agency into the State Department
The president’s attempts to transfer the U.S. Agency for International Development into the State Department have prompted legal challenges.
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Workforce
HHS to lay off 10,000 employees and cut overall workforce by 20,000
Some components will be hit harder than others as the department says it is still eyeing ways to further "streamline its operations and agencies."
Workforce
Another agency nearly eliminates staff as Trump continues down warpath against small federal offices
Small, independent agencies are making good on Trump’s order to slash their functions and workforces.
Transition
Democratic attorneys general face off with Trump administration over rehiring fired feds
U.S. District Judge James Bredar told the plaintiffs and government he will need more details by 10 a.m. ET Thursday before he can make a decision.
Workforce
Housing agencies begin closing offices, escorting employees out
HUD and FHFA are shutting down some functions, with more cuts expected soon and power consolidation already underway.
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Commerce seeks to cut 20% of staff—without using layoffs
The department will implement a series of RIF avoidance measures to meet Trump's mandate to cut staff.
Pay & Benefits
Need fast cash? A TSP loan may be the answer
While not ideal, it is an option available to federal employees who need financial help.
Management
Education Department to slash nearly one-third of its workforce with sweeping RIFs
The Tuesday layoffs are a first step in Trump’s push to eliminate the agency.
Workforce
Inside federal agencies' rush to reshape their workforces—and spare employees from layoffs
Trump has tasked agencies with developing aggressive reduction-in-force plans, but implementing staff are "still trying to save as many as we can."
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