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NEWS 2/18/25 10:14pm

Federal hiring freeze may jeopardize internships, jobs

In one of his first major executive actions following his inauguration, President Donald Trump ordered a freeze on hiring federal civilian employees across the executive branch. The directive, applicable as of noon Jan. 20, states that no vacant federal civilian position may be filled and no new position may be created.