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DHS Mandates Office Return, Threatens Consequences for Noncompliance

4/29/2025

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The Department of Homeland Security has ordered employees back to the office, scrapping flexible schedules and enforcing selfie verification. Those who refuse face serious consequences, including possible termination. This move echoes President Trump's call for federal workers to be present on-site, impacting many while sparing specific groups like military spouses and remote workers.

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Story summary

The Department of Homeland Security has ordered employees back to the office, scrapping flexible schedules and enforcing selfie verification. Those who refuse face serious consequences, including possible termination. This move echoes President Trump's call for federal workers to be present on-site, impacting many while sparing specific groups like military spouses and remote workers.