DOGE, Trump, & Musk: Tech Agency’s Fate & Impact
DOGE, led by Elon Musk under Trump, faces budget scrutiny & staffing challenges. USDS origins, savings promises, and ethics concerns are highlighted. Post-Musk impact on agencies is examined.
OMB vs. GAO: Impoundment Control Act Clash
OMB clashes with GAO over investigations into potential unlawful impoundments and adherence to the Impoundment Control Act. Accusations of overreach and hampered executive function fuel the dispute.
Trump Admin: IRS & EPA Staffing Cuts Face Bipartisan Concerns
Trump administration faces bipartisan scrutiny over IRS & EPA staffing cuts. Concerns raised about reduced workforce impacting agency operations and ability to address emerging threats. Cuts could reach 40%.
Trump’s Budget Proposal: Deep Cuts & Defense Boost
Trump's budget proposes deep cuts to most federal agencies (15-35%) except Defense (+13%), Homeland Security, Transport, and Veterans Affairs. Climate, education, and science programs face significant reductions.
IRS Cuts: Customer Service, DEI, and Taxpayer Experience Impacted
IRS faces cuts impacting customer service, DEI, and taxpayer experience. Changes under the Trump administration raise concerns about taxpayer support and data handling. The Taxpayer Experience Office, established in 2022, is also affected.
The Trump administration is taking steps to comply with court orders to reinstate tens of thousands of fired workers
The Trump administration appears to be preparing to comply with multiple court orders to quickly place tens of thousands of federal workers fired during their probationary periods, according to officials at three agencies briefed on the plans.
What to do on the day after?
One of Trump’s executive orders gives a senior presidential aide until the end of April to come up with a plan to fix hiring (or, at least, cut the time-to-hire to 80 days) and bring better performance management to the federal government.
VA wants hiring freeze exemptions for 300,000 roles
“VA remains committed to being deliberative in the hiring actions taken to ensure we is postured for success as we implement overall modernization efforts and reform plans in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget,” he said.