President Trump signed an executive order on June 3, 2026 that reclassifies about 8,000 senior federal positions that influence policy into a new schedule called Policy/Career. The move makes these positions at‑will, allowing agencies to remove employees for poor performance, misconduct, corruption, or failure to follow presidential directives without lengthy procedures. Most of the reclassified roles—97%—are GS‑15 or equivalent, including agency directors, chiefs of staff, senior advisors, policy analysts, and leaders in public and legislative affairs. The order also builds on earlier Trump orders and replaces measures enacted by the Biden administration that limited such accountability.
Under the new rule, removal decisions are made without regard to political affiliation, and agencies can expedite dismissal of employees found guilty of misconduct or who subvert presidential directives. The policy also keeps the hiring process and status of these positions unchanged. Trump’s executive order aims to enhance accountability while preserving civil service system.
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