Trump's proposed federal worker changes have caused "chaos on steroids," Sen. Mark Warner says

Sen. Warner says Trump removal of security for officials is "all about retribution"

Sen. Mark Warner said President Trump's decision to remove security protection for former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley is "all ...

CBS News - 13h

Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 2, 2025

The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Feb. 2, 2025.

CBS News - 14h

Transcript: Sen. Mark Warner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 2, 2025

The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Mark Warner, Democrat of Virginia, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Feb. 2, 2025.

CBS News - 14h

Trump's proposed federal worker changes have caused "chaos on steroids," Sen. Mark Warner says

Amid the Trump administration's move to offer "deferred resignation" to 2 million federal workers, Sen. Mark Warner says the situation has caused "chaos on steroids" for government employees.

CBS News - 16h

'Fear' and 'chaos' grip federal workers as Trump rapidly remakes the government

Fear, anger and confusion have swept across federal agencies as workers grapple with executive orders from Trump.

NBC News - 3d

Trump’s First Two Weeks Have Thrown U.S. Climate Spending Into Chaos

Executive orders and announcements by President Trump have put billions of dollars in U.S. climate commitments into question.

The New York Times - 3d

Despite Trump’s spending freeze, federal workers’ legal duties are clear

Those who continue distributing appropriated funds despite the freeze order are standing on firm legal ground.

The Hill - 3d

Trump's return-to-work policy could impact a million federal workers

The Trump administration said it's looking to fill up large federal facilities with workers.

The Hill - 3d

Examining the legality of Trump's buyout offer to federal workers

President Trump is offering around two million federal workers to resign and be paid through September. Some Democratic lawmakers are pushing back against the buyouts, claiming they aren't legal. ...

CBS News - 4d

Chaos Continues as Trump Administration Rescinds Memo Freezing Federal Grants and Loans, But Says Freeze Will Continue

Here’s where things stand with funding for SBA loans, federal contracts, and other programs.

Inc. - 4d

Trump administration rescinds federal funding freeze memo after chaos

The White House memo issued late Monday led to chaos and confusion as to what programs would be impacted by the freeze.

CBS News - 4d

Trump to federal workers: Return to office 'or be terminated'

President Trump on Wednesday warned that federal workers will have to show up to the office “or be terminated,” framing his administration’s so-called buyout offers to 2 million employees as an ...

The Hill - 4d

Trump offers incentives to US federal workers to quit jobs

The offer is part of the president's plan to shrink and reform the US government.

BBC News - 4d

Trump administration offering buyouts to nearly all federal workers

The Trump administration is offering millions of federal workers the option to accept buyouts through a government-wide "deferred resignation" program.

CNBC - 4d

What to know about Trump administration offering federal workers "deferred resignation"

An email sent Tuesday gives the country's approximately 2 million civilian federal workers until Feb. 6 to decide whether to participate in the "deferred resignation program," which is meant to end ...

CBS News - 4d

Trump Administration Offers Federal Workers Payouts, and Kennedy’s Senate Test

Plus, Mona Lisa makes moves.

The New York Times - 5d

Trump administration offers buyouts to all 2 million federal workers

The Trump administration is offering buyouts to all 2 million federal workers, saying it could lead to a cost savings of 100 billion dollars. And a federal judge temporarily blocked President ...

NBC News - 5d

Trump administration offers roughly 2 million federal workers a buyout to resign

The Trump administration offered federal workers the chance to take a "deferred resignation" with a severance package of roughly eight months of pay and benefits.

NBC News - 5d

Trump administration offering "deferred resignation" to all federal workers

The White House expects up to 10% of federal employees to quit in a program meant to end work-from-home practices, senior administration officials said.

CBS News - 5d

Trump administration offers buyouts to all 2 million federal workers

The Trump administration is offering buyouts to all 2 million federal workers, saying it could lead to a cost savings of 100 billion dollars. And a federal judge temporarily blocked President ...

NBC News - 5d

Trump offers to buy out federal workers who do not return to office

Move marks latest effort by new president to downsize US government

Financial Times - 5d

Trump administration to offer buyouts to all federal workers ahead of return to office

The Trump administration is offering all 2 million federal employees what amounts to a buyout if they do not intend to return to work in person later this year, sources confirmed to The Hill. Four ...

The Hill - 5d

Trump 'unleashed chaos’ with federal funding freeze, says top Oversight Committee Democrat

Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) joins Meet the Press NOW to react to the uncertainty and confusion about the Trump administration’s memo temporarily pausing federal funding.

NBC News - 5d

Trump's memo pausing federal aid is causing panic, Schumer says

President Trump's memo calling for a spending freeze on federal assistance is causing concerns among lawmakers. Entities that count on the aid are also alarmed. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.

CBS News - 5d

Trump's anti-DEI executive orders target employee resource groups, federal workers say

Federal agency workers say that professional groups meant to support employees, many of whom are from marginalized backgrounds, are under threat from President Donald Trump’s DEI executive order.

NBC News - 6d

Trump administration testing system to message all federal workers

Sources said the White House has discussed testing a message system where President Donald Trump could message the federal government's 2 million civilian employees.

ABC News - Jan. 25

Trump’s Rapid Changes in U.S. Government Stuns, Stirs Anxiety Among Federal Workers

The flurry of executive actions has upended nearly every aspect of working for the federal government, and the security of public sector work has nearly vanished.

Inc. - Jan. 24

Trump’s D.E.I. Order Causes ‘Chaos’ Among Corporate Leaders

The executive order signals that private businesses and organizations could be investigated over their diversity policies.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Trump Administration Escalates D.E.I. Crackdown in Latest Threat to Federal Workers

The warning came one day after the administration ordered that diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across the government be shut down by 5 p.m. Wednesday.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

For federal workers, Trump’s return-to-office order amounts to an unwelcome pay cut

The approaching return to full-time in-person work will cost remote and hybrid workers hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars per year.

MarketWatch - Jan. 22

Trump sued over federal worker play

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump sued over order targeting federal workers An executive order from President ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Four Key Things About Trump’s RTO Mandate for Federal Workers

The new president signed an executive order that could oblige as many as 1.1 million government workers to return to the office.

Inc. - Jan. 21

Trump orders federal workers back to office 5 days a week

White House instructs all government departments and agencies in the executive branch to end remote work arrangements.

CBS News - Jan. 21

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand tells Pete Hegseth he'll have to change how he sees women

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) had a heated line of questioning for Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday, focusing on his previous comments about women in the military.

CBS News - Jan. 14

Sen. Mark Kelly says TikTok ban "was the right decision"

As the Supreme Court weighs the legality of the TikTok ban, Sen. Mark Kelly tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "I know this is controversial. I know folks earn a living on TikTok," ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

GOP Sen. Britt says Trump will 'make sure the people of California have what they need'

Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) said Sunday that she is confident President-elect Trump will ensure Californians "have what they need" as they rebuild from the wildfires. In an interview on CNN’s “State ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

Mark Cuban Just Proposed a 20-Minute Daily Habit to ‘Destabilize’ Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and President Trump

Is there any downside?

Inc. - Jan. 11

Trump's proposed federal worker changes have caused "chaos on steroids," Sen. Mark Warner says

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