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• See where Trump is looking to make staffing cuts next year and where he wants to grow - April 7, 2026

• The White House wants to stabilize the size of the federal workforce overall in FY27, though some agencies would still experience large reductions.

  Eric Katz, Government Executive

  After shedding more than 300,000 federal employees in his first year in office and pushing for additional cuts this year, the Trump administration is seeking to hold the overall workforce steady in fiscal 2027.

  Under plans put forward in President Trump’s new budget, agencies would actually see a net increase of around 3,000 workers next fiscal year. Many agencies are still proposing that they cut additional workers, but the extent of those reductions would be far more mild than the White House previously sought and would be made up for by gains elsewhere.

  While some agencies are looking to further slash their workforces this year, others have begun the process of building back with new hiring. By the start of the next fiscal year, more plan to join those looking to grow.

  To read the full article, click here.

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