All articles tagged with #federal workforce
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Axios
The White House launched a new AI-focused 'Tech Force' program partnering with major tech firms to temporarily lend their employees to modernize the federal government, aiming to recruit 1,000 workers and foster collaboration between the public and private sectors, amidst ongoing efforts to update government technology infrastructure.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Nextgov/FCW
The Trump administration has launched the US Tech Force to recruit around 1,000 technologists for two-year government stints, aiming to modernize federal tech and compete in AI, involving private sector companies and addressing previous workforce reductions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
CDC employees are experiencing chaos due to multiple layoffs, rehiring, and program cuts amid political and administrative turmoil, severely impacting public health functions and oversight.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
Senate negotiations to end the government shutdown are ongoing, with discussions focusing on a stopgap funding extension, appropriations bills, federal workforce protections, and healthcare issues, but no agreement is imminent as lawmakers prepare for potential further delays.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
Bipartisan Senate talks to end the government shutdown are progressing but face hurdles, including extending funding through early 2026, addressing federal layoffs, and healthcare subsidies, with negotiations ongoing and no immediate resolution expected.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Bloomberg Law News
Approximately 100 workers at the US Census Bureau received layoffs due to funding cuts during the government shutdown, with the overall federal workforce experiencing significant reductions under the Trump administration, prompting legal challenges from unions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
A historic surge in federal retirements and departures is straining government agencies, causing delays in processing retirements, payments, and increasing workload amid staffing cuts and a government shutdown, raising concerns about the government's ability to manage this unprecedented personnel shift.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by PBS
As the government shutdown enters its 12th day, Vice President JD Vance warns of deeper and more painful cuts to the federal workforce, with ongoing furloughs and potential layoffs amid political stalemate over funding and health subsidies, while negotiations remain deadlocked.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
During the ongoing government shutdown, the Trump administration has begun laying off over 4,000 federal workers across multiple agencies as a pressure tactic against Democrats, with unions challenging the legality of these layoffs. The layoffs are unprecedented in scope and are part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce, with more cuts expected.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Axios
The Trump administration has initiated substantial layoffs of federal workers amid ongoing government shutdown threats, with plans to cut popular programs and ongoing legal disputes over the legality of such firings during a shutdown.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by PBS
President Donald Trump has shifted from distancing himself to openly embracing the conservative blueprint Project 2025, which aims to overhaul the federal government by reducing its size and increasing presidential power, using the ongoing government shutdown to accelerate these goals and target Democratic-led projects and agencies.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by MLive.com
President Trump is now openly supporting the conservative blueprint Project 2025, using the government shutdown to push for reducing federal agencies and expanding presidential power, reversing previous denials and aligning with its goals.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
President Donald Trump has shifted from denouncing to openly supporting Project 2025, a conservative blueprint for government overhaul, using the government shutdown to push for significant federal workforce reductions and policy changes aligned with the project, despite previous denials of involvement.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
During the government shutdown, President Trump has used the situation to threaten mass firings and implement significant budget cuts, particularly targeting programs important to Democrats, while also leveraging funds to support his immigration agenda and challenging congressional authority, raising concerns about economic and governmental stability.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Federal News Network
The U.S. government shutdown has led to imminent federal employee layoffs, with agencies like the USPTO issuing notices and plans for RIFs, despite legal and procedural challenges, as the White House and OMB push for cost-saving measures amid ongoing funding lapses.