‘Less people and better results:’ IRS CEO says filing season goals met after 27% staffing cut
The IRS is touting its performance during this year’s filing season as evidence that it can still carry…
Former immigration judges challenge MSPB decision on their terminations
Two former immigration judges who were fired from the Justice Department last year are challenging the Trump administration’s…
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…