A sweeping new executive order signed by President Donald Trump is set to reshape a segment of the federal workforce, placing thousands of senior government employees in a category that could allow their dismissal without cause. The move, which expands presidential control over key agency roles, has already prompted legal concerns, political criticism and predictions of court challenges.
The order affects a smaller group of workers than initially anticipated. Still, critics argue it could have far-reaching consequences for the independence of the civil service and the government's ability to retain experienced personnel.
