More Than 20,000 Federal Workers Have Taken Buyout Offer, Surge Expected Before Friday Deadline, Says Official

By Mark Tapscott WASHINGTON—More than 20,000 federal workers have accepted President Donald Trump’s buyout proposal since last week, and officials expect many more before Friday’s deadline, according to a knowledgeable administration official. “On background, I can tell you that the 20,000 number isn’t current. The number of deferred resignations is rapidly growing, and we’re expecting […]