Hiring Freeze

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum instituting a hiring freeze on federal civilian employees across the executive branch, effective immediately. This freeze excludes military personnel and positions related to immigration enforcement, national security, and public safety, and aims to reduce the federal workforce through efficiency improvements and attrition. While the freeze could streamline government operations, it may face legal and political scrutiny, particularly regarding its impact on federal services and the Internal Revenue Service, which remains under the freeze until further notice.