Feb 12 Judge clears way for Trump's plan to downsize federal workforce with buyouts By Lindsay Whitehurst, Chris Megerian, Michael Casey, Associated Press A federal judge on Wednesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce with a deferred resignation program, a significant legal victory for the Republican president after a string of courtroom setbacks. Continue reading
Feb 11 WATCH: Trump makes appearance with Musk, signs executive order downsizing federal workforce By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Trump wants strict limits on hiring, with agencies only adding one new employee for every four who leave. Continue reading
Jan 28 Trump offers all federal workers a buyout with nearly 8 months' pay By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The White House on Tuesday began offering buyouts to all federal employees who opt to leave their jobs by Feb. 6 — part of President Donald Trump's unprecedented overhaul of the U.S. government. Continue reading