Current：Home > reviewsFederal hiring is about to get the Trump treatment -Capitatum
Federal hiring is about to get the Trump treatment
View
Date：2025-04-13 23:31:40
President Trump is making big moves to shrink and reshape the federal workforce. He's offered buyouts, instituted a hiring freeze, and called for prioritizing job seekers who are "passionate about the ideals of our American Republic." While his actions have drawn criticism, some see an opportunity for the new administration to improve the federal hiring process.
Today on the show, Jennifer Pahlka, Senior Fellow at the Niskanen Center, tells us why, in her view, government hiring has been broken for a long time while sharing her thoughts on Trump's proposals to fix it.
Related episodes:
What happens when Social Security runs out of money? (Apple / Spotify)
Why Trump's potential tariffs are making business owners anxious (Apple / Spotify)
veryGood！ (2232)
Related
- A New York Appellate Court Rejects a Broad Application of the State’s Green Amendment
- You'll Want Another Look at Bradley Cooper's Reaction to Lady Gaga Attending Maestro Premiere
- 'Disgusting' Satanic Temple display at state capitol in Iowa sparks free speech battle
- Apple releases beta version of Stolen Device Protection feature
- The White House is cracking down on overdraft fees
- Stalled schools legislation advances in Pennsylvania as lawmakers try to move past budget feud
- Stalled schools legislation advances in Pennsylvania as lawmakers try to move past budget feud
- SmileDirectClub is shutting down. Where does that leave its customers?
- Hidden Home Gems From Kohl's That Will Give Your Space a Stylish Refresh for Less
- Tesla recall: 2 million vehicles to receive software update as autopilot deemed insufficient
Ranking
- The seven biggest college football quarterback competitions include Michigan, Ohio State
- Travis Kelce Gives Girlfriend Taylor Swift a Shoutout Over Top-Selling Jersey Sales
- House to vote on formalizing Biden impeachment inquiry today
- André Braugher mourned by 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' co-star Terry Crews: 'You taught me so much'
- New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens
- André Braugher, Emmy-winning 'Homicide' and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' actor, dies at 61
- Volleyball proving to be the next big thing in sports as NCAA attendance, ratings soar
- College tennis has adjusted certain rules to address cheating. It's still a big problem
Recommendation
Which apps offer encrypted messaging? How to switch and what to know after feds’ warning
Most Americans with mental health needs don't get treatment, report finds
New Hampshire sheriff charged with theft, perjury and falsifying evidence resigns
Editor says Myanmar authorities have arrested 2 local journalists for an online news service
North Carolina trustees approve Bill Belichick’s deal ahead of introductory news conference
Ricardo Drue, soca music star, dies at 38: 'This is devastating'
Reaction to the death of Andre-Braugher, including from Terry Crews, David Simon and Shonda Rhimes
Draymond Green likely facing another suspension after striking Suns' Jusuf Nurkic