Stunned U.S.A.I.D. Workers Return to Clean Out Their Desks
Democrats said a review mandated by executive order was “not a serious effort or attempt at reform.”
Layoffs and Job Reductions
Trump and DOGE Escalate Layoffs of Federal Workers
Federal officials circulated a memo asking agency leaders to plan even more job reductions after thousands of federal workers were fired in recent weeks.
The Next Phase of Trump’s Large-Scale Work Force Cuts Is Underway
Workers at a handful of agencies have begun receiving notifications that they are part of the “reduction in force” directed by the president, after a wave of firings that targeted probationary workers.
Two Planes, in Washington and Chicago, Abort Landings to Avoid Collisions
The near misses on Tuesday came after a string of aviation disasters, including the midair collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger jet last month that killed 67 people.
Amy Gleason Named Acting DOGE Administrator
Ms. Gleason is the acting administrator of the Department of Government Efficiency, according to a White House official. The news comes as a federal judge questioned who was leading the operation.
Who Are the Probationary Federal Workers Getting Cut Under Trump?
Many federal workers being cut by the thousands are relatively new in their current jobs but often have years of experience.
Hundreds in Park Service Have Opted to Quit, Agency Memo Says
The report has raised concerns about national park access and maintenance heading into the summer travel season.
21 Civil Servants Resign From DOGE, Refusing to Implement Elon Musk’s Changes
The employees had worked for the U.S. Digital Service, a technology-focused unit rebranded by Mr. Musk and empowered by President Trump.
Government Watchdog Moves to Protect Probationary Federal Workers
Hampton Dellinger, the head of the Office of Special Counsel, recommended pausing the mass firings of some probationary federal employees.
Trump Appointees Fire 2,000 U.S.A.I.D. Employees and Put Others Worldwide on Leave
The announcement, by email, came two days after a judge said the Trump administration could proceed with plans that amount to dismantling the aid agency.