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Democrats Seek Trump Schedule Policy Data on 8,000 Workers

7/16/2026

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The White House released a 229-page appendix listing agencies and titles but no employee counts or demographics.
On July 15, fifty-three Democrats wrote to request information on President Donald Trump’s Schedule Policy/Career reclassification affecting 8,000 workers.
OPM Director Scott Kupor said the list may expand to GS-13 and GS-14 positions by end-September.
Pending lawsuits claim the policy breaches the Civil Service Reform Act and rights, prompting employee fear of retaliation.

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Story summary

The White House released a 229-page appendix listing agencies and titles but no employee counts or demographics.
On July 15, fifty-three Democrats wrote to request information on President Donald Trump’s Schedule Policy/Career reclassification affecting 8,000 workers.
OPM Director Scott Kupor said the list may expand to GS-13 and GS-14 positions by end-September.
Pending lawsuits claim the policy breaches the Civil Service Reform Act and rights, prompting employee fear of retaliation.