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The federal government is our most important public asset for addressing our country’s collective challenges. When it works well, our needs are met, our country grows stronger and our democracy thrives. When it fails, individuals and communities falter, our country is weaker and our democracy declines.

That’s why the mismanagement of our government—from arbitrary cuts of federal personnel, programming and funding to the politicization of the nonpartisan civil service—has real consequences for individuals, communities and our country.

The Partnership is working to show that while government can be improved, haphazardly dismantling it only creates further harm. Through various efforts, we are demonstrating why our government matters and what is at stake when it is managed ineffectively.

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Federal Harms Tracker

The Federal Harms Tracker maps and measures the Trump administration’s cuts to federal personnel, funding and infrastructure. Pairing quantitative data with curated media reports, videos and spotlight stories, the tracker’s products demonstrate how efforts to dismantle our government and its workforce are affecting local communities, the economy, and science, public health and the environment.

Stories

Hear directly from public servants about how federal funding cuts are affecting their work and the people who rely on their services.

More Resources

A Government in Chaos: Trump’s First Year Back in Office

Numerous actions taken by the Trump administration have hampering the government’s ability to meet public needs and address big national challenges.

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Federal Public Service in Peril: A Report Card on the Trump Administration’s Management of Our Government

Our 2025 Public Service Viewpoint Survey reveals a federal workforce that is deeply dissatisfied and disengaged, placing our country at great risk.

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The public is noticing the impact of the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal workforce and government programs

More than a year after the 2024 presidential election, our online poll shows that nearly half the country is noticing the impact of the administration’s federal cuts.

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A deeper look at the stories featured in The Cost to Your Community product, a new tool from the Partnership for Public Service

Our Cost to Your Community map provides a snapshot of the local impact of the Trump administration’s federal workforce and spending actions.

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Get Insights

Explore our “Harm of the Week” videos, presented by Partnership President and CEO Max Stier. See more
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Our Shared Responsibility

Speak out to help protect our government and our democracy. Share stories of government’s role and impact, contact your elected leaders or participate in community events.