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Fewer nominees, easier confirmations: President Donald Trump’s personnel landscape at 400 days
02/25/2026At the 400-day mark of his second administration, two paradoxical realities define President Donald Trump’s personnel landscape: Confirmations are moving more efficiently, yet fewer nominations…
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A government built to change: Join us as we commemorate America at 250
02/24/2026In July, we will recognize the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Amid growing polarization, distrust in our public institutions and…
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Celebrating 143 years of the merit-based civil service: The Pendleton Act
01/16/2026Watching Netflix’s “Death by Lightning,” a historical drama focused on the election and assassination of President James Garfield, was not only entertaining, but it left…
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The government shutdown is now the longest ever—and the public is paying the price
11/05/2025On Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, the United States reached a grim milestone: day 36 of the government shutdown, officially making it the longest shutdown in…
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Understanding the status of federal employees as the government shutdown continues
10/30/2025The government shutdown is affecting the federal workforce in varied and continually evolving ways. While some federal employees continue to be paid from funding not…
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Reductions in force during the government shutdown
10/29/2025On Oct. 10, 2025, just 10 days into the government shutdown, Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought announced on X that reductions in…
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The impact of the government shutdown on travel, business and benefits
10/27/2025A recent survey by the Partnership for Public Service shows that Americans are starting to see the impact of the government…
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What federal employees should know about retroactive pay after a government shutdown
10/23/2025As we enter week four of the government shutdown, the Partnership for Public Service has been getting questions about retroactive pay for federal employees. Here…
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Half of Americans say the federal government shutdown is impacting their community
10/22/2025A new, nationally representative survey conducted by the Partnership for Public Service finds the ongoing federal government shutdown is having a widespread impact on the…
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President Trump’s firing of inspectors general threatens government accountability and efficiency
10/21/2025Inspectors general are one of the central watchdogs of the federal government, identifying and stopping waste, fraud and abuse and saving taxpayers tens of billions…