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Trump Orders Full-Time Federal Office Return, Survey Launched

5/12/2026

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Story summary

Federal News Network launched a survey to gauge how federal employees are coping with the return-to-office mandate.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring full-time on-site work for federal employees, enforced since spring 2025.
Employees report commuting, parking, supply, and space challenges since the mandate began.
The survey results will inform an upcoming Federal News Network story and are not intended for European Economic Area users.

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Story summary

Federal News Network launched a survey to gauge how federal employees are coping with the return-to-office mandate.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring full-time on-site work for federal employees, enforced since spring 2025.
Employees report commuting, parking, supply, and space challenges since the mandate began.
The survey results will inform an upcoming Federal News Network story and are not intended for European Economic Area users.