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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Katie Hawkinson

Trump has promised to slash the federal budget. His ordering employees back to the office might cost him

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday mandating all federal employees return to the office as part of his plans to slash federal spending - but it might not be that simple.

Trump issued the order Monday night, ordering all “departments and agencies in the executive brach…take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangement and require employees to return to work in-person at their respective duty stations on a full time basis.” Exemptions will be made if deemed necessary, such as for disability, the order adds.

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