Trump Administration Implements New Federal Hiring Restrictions After Freeze Expires
The Trump administration has replaced its federal hiring freeze with new restrictions requiring political appointee approval for government positions. Critics suggest the changes could politicize the federal workforce while the administration claims they ensure accountability in hiring practices.
New Federal Hiring Restrictions Implemented
President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order replacing the expired federal hiring freeze with permanent restrictions that require political appointee approval for most government hiring positions. According to reports, the order came into effect Wednesday as the administration’s initial hiring freeze, implemented on January 20, reached its expiration date.