Trump Reclassifies 8,000 Senior Government Positions, Making Them Easier to Fire
President Donald Trump signs an executive order during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on June 3, 2026. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images President Donald Trump reclassified about 8,000 federal positions on Jan. 3, moving them into a new employment category with fewer civil service protections. By signing the executive order “Implementing Schedule