Trump's RTO order has federal workers split
President Donald Trump appears to have shaken up the federal workforce in his first 48 hours. Just hours into his new administration, he signed a return-to-office order for federal employees. Whatever their position, those who work for — and with — the government are bracing for change.
BACK TO THE OFFICE
Trump on Monday signed an executive order mandating that federal workers return to their offices full time, a core element of his focus on overhauling the government workforce.
A HIRING FREEZE
Some employees might not be returning to their desks at all. A hiring freeze was established for some new workers joining federal agencies.
GOODBYE DEI
Trump signed an executive order terminating DEI roles and initiatives. It's part of a wider right-wing pushback against DEI, which Trump says is discriminatory.
DOGE
The Department of Government Efficiency is also working to recommend ways that the Trump administration can cut the size of the federal workforce.