The White House says more than 20,000 federal workers have taken buyouts — and they expect a 'spike' in the coming days
The reported buyouts are for below the typical annual attrition rate for the federal government. More than 100,000 federal workers leave every year.
White House orders federal ‘gender’ programs shut down, workers put on leave
The Trump administration on Wednesday ordered federal programs that “promote or reflect gender ideology” shut down and their employees put on leave in a sweeping directive that also took aim at gender designations for bathrooms.
IRS employees accept OPM federal worker buyout; How the 2025 tax season may be affected
The deadline for federal workers to accept OPM's buyout offer was on Feb. 6, but terms of resignation are different for IRS workers during tax season.
Over 40,000 federal workers have accepted the buyout so far — far less than the White House hoped
A Trump administration spokesperson said more than 40,000 federal employees had taken the buyout and the number is "growing."
Federal workers who took Trump buyout feel fear, regret after judge’s order
A judge in Massachusetts paused a deadline to decide on whether to take the buyout, leaving some workers unsure of where their acceptance of the deal leaves them.
Trump's buyout offer for federal workers paused by judge | The Excerpt
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What is the Office of Personnel Management? Trump is relying on this agency to reshape government
President Donald Trump is relying on a relatively obscure federal agency to reshape government. The Office of Personnel ...
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This Obscure Office Is at the Center of Elon Musk’s Efforts to Harness Federal Data
The Office of Personnel Management is housed inside a concrete and glass federal building three blocks west of White House. The agency’s name conjures images of dull and ordinary backend ...
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Trump White House Moves to Allow for a Musk Takeover of Government IT
The Office of Personnel Management is trying to make it easier to put ideologues and cronies in key tech roles.
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White House defends its 'Fork in the Road' offer to federal employees
The White House is pushing back against what ... In its first public response to the campaign, the Office of Personnel Management on Monday argued union leaders and their attorneys are doing ...
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Controversial OPM email server operates 'entirely' on government computers, agency says
An attorney representing unnamed OPM employees asked a judge on Jan. 27 ... on Wednesday demanded answers from White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles about how the White House has vetted ...
White House offers 2 million federal employees financial incentives to quit
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Right-wing activists appear to be writing memos for the Trump White House
In the spree of memos coming out of President Donald Trump’s Office of Personnel Management, two conservative activists have ...
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Pelosi: Trump likely unaware of intelligence moves
one that could genuinely put people in danger,” he added. The Hill has reached out to the White House, CIA and OPM for comment.
Senate confirms Trump pick Russell Vought as White House budget director
Follow the latest coverage as President Donald Trump participates in the National Prayer Breakfast. Updates as the Senate ...