federal workers

While there’s less trust in the federal government compared to last year’s survey, the perception of the federal government workforce seems to be improving.

Some argue the proposed rule, which would allow agencies to require that federal employees sign nondisclosure agreements, could have a chilling effect on whistleblowers.

The agency lost more than 25% of its staff to cuts, and it’s also dealing with new provisions from the tax and spending law passed in 2025.

Unemployment claims from laid-off federal workers looking for new jobs are up nearly 60% year-over-year.

The Trump administration's downsizing plans create ripple effects beyond job losses, putting essential services like daycare on federal properties at risk.

In a reversal, women lost more federal jobs than men in April.

The Forest Service lost more than 10% of its workforce to DOGE firings, and thousands more voluntarily resigned after the Trump administration’s “fork in the road” offer.

Cutting wait times for walk-ins means longer wait times for callers.

The telecom company lost 289,000 monthly subscribers in the first quarter. It attributes at least part of the decline to less government spending.

Twenty federal employees at LIHEAP have been laid off. Officials fear it may impact the overall energy assistance program.