On June 3, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at changing the employment status of federal workers in policy roles. This order transitions these workers into a new classification that some critics argue resembles that of political appointees. The initiative, known as Schedule Policy/Career (P/C), is a continuation of efforts from the previous Trump administration under Schedule F, which affects approximately 8,000 federal employees.
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Trump signs executive order to change federal workers' employment status
President Trump signed an executive order on June 3, 2026, to change the employment classification of federal workers in policy roles. The new classification, Schedule Policy/Career (P/C), is seen by critics as similar to political appointments and impacts around 8,000 federal employees.
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Trump signs executive order to change federal workers' employment status
