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President Trump achieved his goal of shrinking the work force. But many current and former officials say the government is less dependable and efficient than it was a year ago. President Trump ...

Federal constraints on work permits for non-U.S. residents could cause staffing shortages, disrupt business operations and increase costs for employers, according to speakers during a recent ...

The Trump administration wants the public to weigh in as it prepares for a review of the federal subsistence program in Alaska, an action that the state’s largest Alaska Native group fears will weaken ...

As the holiday season reaches its height, President Donald Trump has moved to give federal workers a longer Christmas break. On Thursday, Dec. 18, Trump signed an executive order adding two extra paid ...

2026 is officially here, bringing a new set of federal holiday dates. The Office of Personnel Management lists 11 federal holidays throughout the year, with two in January: New Year's Day (Thursday, ...

Ready to circle back to your to-do list in the new year? The days between the holidays can feel like you're functioning outside of time. Jan. 1, 2026, is a Thursday. It's also a federal and state ...