When President Trump issued two executive orders in January 2025 addressing federal security clearances, many in the federal community took notice. The first granted interim clearances to certain Executive Office…
The mass layoffs and agency restructuring announced in 2025 have many Feds asking the same question: Is my job next? For those who’ve seen this playbook before, the signs are…
The recent wave of federal workforce reductions and agency overhauls has left many Feds facing uncertainty about their job security and financial future. With the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)…
In recent months, there’s been a renewed focus on the role and reach of federal employee unions. With political shifts and budget debates underway, some Feds are rightfully concerned about…
Recent executive orders have once again brought security clearance policy into the spotlight. From expedited interim clearances for political appointees to mass revocations targeting former intelligence officials, one thing is…
When news about possible agency defunding starts making the rounds, it’s natural to have questions about your job and your plans for the future. We talk with Feds every day…
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump's Executive Order implemented the Department of Government Efficiency to support “cost-efficiency initiatives” across multiple government agencies.
The news has been unpleasant for Feds in recent months. Reduction in Force (RIF) plans have meant federal government employee layoffs, furloughs, and resignations. According to the New York Times,…
In 2025, lawmakers passed major changes to Social Security that are reshaping retirement for federal employees. The Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA) increases benefits for millions of public sector workers…
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) shutdown has put federal employees in a tough spot, with furloughs and missed paychecks creating a lot of uncertainty. Beyond the immediate financial…