The memo says the department is also planning for reductions in force “to maximize workforce efficiency," but some positions will be exempt from layoffs.

The Office of Personnel Management says the claims backlog also dropped to about 16,500, which is the lowest its been in 2025.

An email obtained by The Associated Press states that FDA leadership are “allowing review staff and supervisors to resume telework” at least two days a week.

OPM is joining many agencies in giving employees another chance to take a “deferred resignation” offer before it proceeds with nonvoluntary layoffs.

Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) says CISA is withholding a crucial report on cyber gaps in U.S. communications networks, even after last year's "Salt Typhoon" hacks.

Treasury’s proposed cuts would have major impacts on the IRS’ ability to collect taxes owed. Meanwhile, several top agency officials are stepping down.

OPM said the digital versions of four federal retirement booklets are immediately available for download and should reduce ...

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals found states that challenged the mass terminations of federal workers likely lack ...

Multiple federal unions are already preparing to take legal action against Trump’s executive order, calling the move to end ...

The bipartisan Protect America’s Workforce Act aims to undo Trump’s recent order, which canceled a majority of agencies’ ...

President Trump’s picks to lead OPM and OMB advanced out of a Senate committee, each in a vote of 7-4 with no Democrats voting in favor of either nomination.

As agencies move forward without FEBs, some are concerned that agencies could revert to a more siloed approach to emergency preparedness and employee training.