Federal Workers Brace for Job Uncertainty Under Potential Trump Return

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Federal employees are anxious about potential mass firings under a second Trump administration, as Trump plans to reinstate Schedule F, allowing for the removal of nonpartisan federal workers. This move could significantly alter the federal workforce, reminiscent of the 19th-century spoils system. Unions and legal groups are preparing to challenge these changes, which could impact over 2 million federal employees, particularly in the DC area. Concerns include political interference and the potential relocation of agency offices.
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