Your Federal Job Just Got RiskierThis executive order, signed April 24, 2025, reshapes how federal employees earn permanent status by requiring agencies to affirmatively certify that continued employment serves the public interest. While the administration argues it ensures accountability and high performance, critics warn it invites politicization, weakens due process, and undermines morale. This controversial shift alters the landscape of civil service protections and could have sweeping implications for federal hiring and retention.