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President Trump EO ends national-security-employee collective bargaining

President Trump EO ends national-security-employee collective bargaining

In a move purported to enhance national security, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order amending EO 12171 to effectively end collective bargaining for federal labor unions within agencies with national security missions. This order affects key departments, including State, Defense, Veterans Affairs, and others, aiming to streamline operations

DOGE’s 100 days are up early May

DOGE’s 100 days are up early May

The Trump administration launched DOGE with an expected 100-day timeline, which would end early May. According to Business Insider, President Trump indicated in March that DOGE’s mission was likely on track to "be essentially complete in two to three months," confirming the time frame. However, recent judicial

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Monday, 24 March 2025

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Monday, 24 March 2025

"Trump and DOGE Propel V.A. Mental Health System Into Turmoil," New York Times "Clinicians warn that the changes will degrade mental health treatment at the V.A., which already has severe staffing shortages. Some expect to see a mass exodus of sought-after specialists, like psychiatrists and

Trump administration's attempt to dismantle CFPB faces legal hurdles

Trump administration's attempt to dismantle CFPB faces legal hurdles

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, established in 2010 to oversee financial institutions and protect consumers, is at the center of a legal battle following the Trump administration's efforts to effectively shut down the agency. On 7 February 2025, Acting Director Russell T. Vought ordered the cessation of all

GSA offers incentives for early retirement amid workforce reductions

GSA offers incentives for early retirement amid workforce reductions

GSA is implementing significant workforce reductions, including offering voluntary early retirement authority (VERA) to eligible employees, as part of an effort to streamline operations. Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian announced that OPM approved GSA's request to provide VERA, allowing employees age age 50 and over with 20 years of

Trump curtails Musk's authority over federal workforce reductions

Trump curtails Musk's authority over federal workforce reductions

In a recent Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump clarified that Elon Musk, head of DOGE, will serve solely in an advisory capacity regarding staffing and policy decisions within federal agencies. This directive comes after widespread concerns over mass firings and threats to government employees under Musk's leadership, which

Trump and Johnson propose stopgap funding to avert shutdown, empower executive cuts

Trump and Johnson propose stopgap funding to avert shutdown, empower executive cuts

In a bid to prevent a government shutdown looming on March 14, President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson have proposed a continuing resolution (CR) to maintain federal funding at current levels through September 30. This strategy aims to sidestep a politically damaging shutdown while granting the administration greater discretion