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About 75,000 federal employees signed up for a voluntary resignation program inspired by President Donald Trump’s billionaire efficiency czar — falling short of the numbers the White House hoped for and increasing the likelihood of deeper mass firings.
That total, confirmed by a source familiar with the data, makes up about 3% of the 2.4 million civilian federal workforce. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt had previously set the goal at 5% to 10%.
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Despite job openings and increasing unemployment, employers are having a hard time filling roles formerly occupied by non-American workers.
President Donald Trump unveiled a federal plan offering government-backed retirement accounts with a $1,000 annual match for workers without employer-sponsored plans.
President Donald Trump framed the new six-figure fee as part of his effort to protect American jobs and national security.
A provision in Trump's tax and budget law gives seniors 65 and older a new deduction that offsets Social Security taxes for most retirees. While it helps many keep more money, it also accelerates the program's insolvency.
A slew of U.S. businesses including Amazon.com and Walmart rolled back their diversity and inclusion efforts as they increasingly face legal attacks over their efforts.
