July 15, 2025
OPM data shows federal exodus undermines Schedule F implementation
Buyouts, retirements undercut Trump’s plan to slash federal workforce
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"OPM adviser Noah Peters said agencies canceled layoffs after 260,000 buyouts/resignations. (reuters.com)"
"VA reduced its planned cuts from 80,000 to 30,000 after mass staff exodus. (reuters.com)"
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Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency aimed to overhaul 2.3 million-strong workforce. "
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The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency was established by executive order on January 20, 2025.
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On July 9, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Judge Illston's injunction, allowing 19 agencies to proceed with mass layoff plans.
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Which agency announced it trimmed its layoff plan from 80,000 positions to 30,000 through normal attrition and voluntary exits?
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What approximate percentage turnover did the 260,000 voluntary exits represent out of the 2.3 million civilian federal workforce?
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The Administrative Procedure Act requires agencies to publish proposed rules in the Federal Register and allow 30-60 days for public comment. How did the Trump administration attempt to bypass this procedural safeguard when creating Schedule F, and what specific authority did they use instead of APA rulemaking?
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