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Trump EO directs agencies to submit reorganization plans, prepare for RIFs

President Donald Trump has directed agency heads to submit reorganization plans within 30 days to prepare for reductions-in-force as part of a government downsizing effort.
The order prioritizes layoffs of temporary employees and functions not mandated by law, while limiting hiring to one employee for every four departures.
Democratic lawmakers criticized the executive order as illegal, arguing it would harm public services and undermine federal workers' roles.
Federal employee unions are preparing to challenge the reductions-in-force, asserting that the cuts threaten essential services and expertise vital to public health and safety.

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Trump EO directs agencies to submit reorganization plans, prepare for RIFs

President Donald Trump is directing agency heads to prepare for reductions-in-force, giving them 30 days to submit reorganization plans as part of a new attempt to downsize the federal government. Trump’s latest executive order is also aimed at further institutionalizing the Elon Musk’s “Department of Efficiency” initiative across government. Trump signed the executive order Tuesday night in the Oval Office alongside Musk. Under the EO, the Offi…

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