President Donald Trump's administration says federal agencies should begin planning to eliminate employee positions. The process is known as a reduction in force.

The Trump administration advanced its large-scale federal workforce downsizing, issuing guidance for agency layoffs and reorganizations. A memo from the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management directed agencies to conduct force reductions.

Buyout offer made to federal employees. Trump's administration offered buyouts to nearly all 2.3 million federal employees. The offer came in a surprise email that hit in