How lean can government get before essential services start to fail?
Terry Gerton You have written a paper that asks a very provocative question. How many people can the…
Federal judge blocks imminent State Dept layoffs, as unions seek to reverse RIFs at other agencies
Update: This story was updated at 7:30 p.m. Eastern on Dec. 4, 2025, after a federal judge granted…
Federal retirement meets shutdown risk on the same day — what could go wrong?
Terry Gerton Well, it is September 30th, so there’s a lot happening in all of the air around…
LyondellBasell to lay off 300-plus employees in Houston as refinery closes – Houston Public Media
Provided LyondellBasell LyondellBasell’s Houston, Texas, refinery is among North America’s largest full-conversion refineries capable of processing significant quantities…
GSA seeks 50% spending cuts, nonvoluntary RIF after OPM’s resignation offer
The Trump administration’s leadership at the General Services Administration is looking to cut the agency’s total budget in…
Trump administration directs 70% cut to internal OPM staffing, programs
Editor’s Note: This story was updated with data on the OPM workforce size. The headline of this story…