Investigative Journalism | Exposing What Lies Beneath
President Trump’s nomination of a seasoned career economist to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics signals a course correction toward credibility and professionalism—at a moment when jobs data, inflation metrics, and labor trends carry outsized political and economic weight.
The U.S. federal civilian workforce has decreased to 2.74 million, its lowest in over a decade, following significant job cuts in 2025, driven by various strategies including hiring freezes and buyouts. While proponents claim increases in efficiency and reduced waste, critics warn of negative impacts on specialized knowledge and service backlogs.
Federal Workforce Shrinks to 2014 Levels: Efficiency Win or Risky Gamble? Read More