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Horizon cutting-room links: Monday, 21 July 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: Monday, 21 July 2025

"Trump creates 'Schedule G' to add more political appointees to agencies top ranks," Government Executive In a move that could reshape the executive branch, President Trump has introduced a new category of federal employee known as Schedule G, allowing for the appointment of political appointees in

Horizon cutting-room links: Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: Wednesday, 4 June 2025

"Want a Federal Job? Get Ready to Pledge Allegiance to Trump," New York Magazine In a politically charged atmosphere, Trump's administration has rolled out a new Merit Hiring Plan that requires federal job applicants to demonstrate their allegiance to the President and his policies. As the

OPM runs up $42 million relocation bill amid return-to-office push

OPM runs up $42 million relocation bill amid return-to-office push

OPM is preparing to spend more than $40 million relocating roughly 250 employees as part of its return-to-office mandate, according to documents obtained by Federal News Network. That amounts to about $166,000 per employee—more than the annual salary of most federal workers, Pew Research Center reports. The costly

Thousands of DHS employees decide to stay or go

Thousands of DHS employees decide to stay or go

Thousands of DHS employees have until Monday night to decide whether to voluntarily exit their positions under a sweeping “Workforce Transition Program” announced by Secretary Kristi Noem on 7 April 2025. The options—deferred resignation, early retirement, or a voluntary separation incentive—come amid widespread uncertainty about the agency’s

DHS ends TSA unionization, sparking debate over worker rights and security

DHS ends TSA unionization, sparking debate over worker rights and security

DHS has ordered TSA o abolish its union, reversing a policy introduced under the Obama administration and expanded under President Joe Biden. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem framed the decision as a move to “enhance safety, efficiency, and organizational agility,” per One Mile at a Time, while TSA’s union, the