Trump moves to fire or force out thousands of federal employees

Federal employees face an uncertain future as President Donald Trump works to remake the federal workforce. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports on the executive order targeting diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Trump orders all federal DEI employees be put on leave

President Trump is ordering all federal workers in diversity, equity and inclusion roles be placed on paid leave. It comes as the president faces backlash from both sides of the aisle for the ...
NBC News - 15h
Federal DEI employees to be placed on paid leave

The Trump administration has directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) employees be placed on paid leave by Wednesday evening. In a Tuesday memo, the U.S. Office of Personnel ...
The Hill - 1d
Trump orders all federal DEI employees placed on paid leave starting Wednesday

The Trump administration is ordering all federal employees in diversity, equity and inclusion roles placed on paid leave by Wednesday evening, according to a new memo from the Office of Personnel ...
NBC News - 1d
Trump sued over 'Schedule F' order targeting federal employees

A federal employee union has sued over an executive order from President Trump creating a new class of federal employee — allowing those working on policy to be swiftly hired and fired like ...
The Hill - 1d
Trump Aims to Cut the Federal Work Force. It’s Already Historically Low.

The Biden administration expanded the government payroll at the fastest pace in decades, but it is near a record low as a share of overall employment.
The New York Times - 1d
How the Bidens are moved out, Trumps are moved into White House on Inauguration Day

Donald and Melania Trump return to the White House on Jan. 20.
ABC News - 2d
Trump’s RTO Plans Could Slash Federal Employee Head Count

The threat of DOGE-led job cuts may get further backing as the president vows to require government staffers to work in person five days a week.
Inc. - 2d
I’m a Federal Employee. This Is What We Need Most in the Trump Era.

Practical support matters more than encouragement.
The New York Times - Jan. 12
Los Angeles Fires Force Thousands to Evacuate

Also, Trump suggested expanding the U.S. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
The New York Times - Jan. 7

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