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Majority of public holds favorable view of federal employees, survey shows

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A majority of Americans continue to show support for federal employees amid the Trump administration’s deep cuts to agency staff and programs, according to new survey data from the Partnership for Public Service.

While the Trump administration presses forward with rapid and broad changes to the federal workforce, the Partnership’s latest survey on the federal government still found that 55% of survey respondents viewed federal employees favorably, while 35% of respondents had an unfavorable opinion of the government’s workforce.

Chart showing the public’s views of federal employees, based on political party. (Source: Partnership for Public Service March 2025 survey)

Those findings show “slightly higher” support for the federal workforce since the organization’s previous survey in 2023, the Partnership wrote last week in its analysis of the new survey.

“The loudest voices aren’t necessarily the majority voices,” Paul Hitlin, the Partnership’s senior research manager, said in an interview. “There’s been a lot of criticism of federal employees, but that’s not the majority opinion.”

Since the Partnership for began collecting data on how the public views the federal workforce back in 2021, the non-profit’s findings have remained consistent: the public holds more positive views of civil servants than the federal government overall.

The latest findings come from an online survey of 1,000 Americans, whom the Partnership surveyed in mid-March. The results also showed that, perhaps more than ever, the public is paying close attention to the inner workings of the federal government, as well as how it is changing through the efforts of the White House and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

In the new survey, 78% of respondents said they are closely following the changes the Trump administration is making to the federal workforce. Another 73% said they are closely following the actions of DOGE.

“It’s unfortunate that it takes some of these agencies getting cut for people to learn what they do, but there is definitely a lot of attention being paid, and I think a lot of people are learning what’s going on,” Hitlin said. “Perhaps long-term, that might have a positive impact on how the country views the agencies that they work for.”

Part of the reason for greater attention to the issue may be because the changes have far-reaching effects. Out of the Partnership’s survey respondents, 29% said they personally know someone who has been affected by the Trump administration’s actions — a combined total of 20% who know someone who has been impacted, and 9% who have been directly and personally affected.

“You’re talking about almost a third of the country — that’s quite a lot of people,” Hitlin said. “That, to me, suggests that while it’s a government story, it’s not a D.C.-only story. People around the country are noticing cuts. They’re paying attention to it, and they’re seeing people around them being impacted.”

The majority of those surveyed opposed DOGE and the cuts to the federal workforce and government programs. Sixty-four percent of survey respondents said they were specifically concerned about a loss of experience and knowledge in the federal workforce.

But there are also many who view the Trump administration’s changes positively. About 80% of those who are supportive of the Trump administration’s federal workforce overhauls said they believe the changes will make their communities and lives better, the Partnership’s survey found.

Even among those who were supportive of the changes, 41% expressed concerns about a loss of experience and knowledge in the federal workforce in the short-term.

“People who support these changes, they’re not expecting it to be perfect. Many of them actually expect that there may be some problems, but they still support the efforts overall. They said they think that, on balance, there will be positive outcomes,” Hitlin said. “That was a little surprising to me — that even though they were supportive of these dramatic changes, and they felt that there were going to be some negative consequences, they were OK with that.”

Prior to its most recent survey, the Partnership has also regularly conducted polling on the public’s trust in government, which continues to wane over time. In 2024, just 23% of Americans said they trusted the federal government — an 11% decline since 2022, according to the Partnership’s findings.

Despite that downward trend, career civil servants themselves maintain a higher level of trust than the federal government as a whole.

“By focusing on the elements of the government that may not receive as much attention as Congress —such as civil servants and the missions of federal agencies,” the Partnership has said, “an opportunity exists to increase the public’s trust.”

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GOP Senator John Thune Quietly BLOCKS Trump Recess Appointments with Sneaky Procedural Maneuver — Launches Series of Pro Forma Sessions to Keep Senate in Fake “Session” During August Recess

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R‑SD) has unveiled a procedural scheme to block President Donald Trump from making any critical appointments during the August recess, effectively aiding the Democrats’ obstructionist agenda.

Under the U.S. Constitution, the president can make “recess appointments,” temporary appointments to federal positions, if the Senate is in recess and not conducting business. These appointments don’t require immediate Senate confirmation and can last until the end of the next session of Congress.

But there’s a loophole: if the Senate holds pro forma sessions, very short, symbolic meetings where no actual business is conducted, then technically, the Senate is still in session. That means the president cannot legally make recess appointments during that time.

John Thune has quietly secured unanimous‑consent for a paper‑thin Senate schedule through the Trump appointee confirmation deadline, ensuring only pro forma sessions on five key dates in early August.

Under the agreement, the chamber will adjourn after today’s business and reconvene without conducting any votes or business on:

  • Tue, Aug 5 – 1:00 p.m.
  • Fri, Aug 8 – 1:05 p.m.
  • Tue, Aug 12 – 8:00 a.m.
  • Fri, Aug 15 – 10:15 a.m.
  • Tue, Aug 19 – 10:00 a.m.
  • Fri, Aug 22 – 9:00 a.m.
  • Tue, Aug 26 – 12:00 p.m.
  • Fri, Aug 29 – 7:00 a.m.

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Thune’s pro forma blueprint comes amid mounting pressure from Donald Trump, who has demanded the Senate remain open until all 150+ administration nominees are confirmed.

Under the Recess Appointments Clause, a president may only install nominees without Senate approval if both chambers are in formal recess for at least 10 days. By convening the Senate just long enough every few days, Thune blocks the possibility of Trump making unilateral appointees.

The Senate went into its August recess without confirming all of Trump’s pending judicial and district‑level appointments.

By the time lawmakers left town on Saturday evening, no deal had been reached to move dozens of Trump’s nominees, including U.S. district court picks, through final floor votes.

Only a small handful of nominees (such as Jeanine Pirro to be U.S. Attorney in D.C.) had advanced. Otherwise, nominees remained stalled in committees or waiting for cloture roll‑calls on the executive calendar.

Roughly 150–160 executive and judicial nominations, including over a dozen district court judges and U.S. attorney nominations, remained scheduled but unconfirmed.

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‘That’s What I Call Results!’: Trump Admin Saves Jobs, Kicks 1500 Non-English-Speaking Truckers Off the Road

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed that there have been about 1,500 truck drivers who do not speak English taken off the roads as part of a push to ensure foreign truck drivers are not causing accidents.

Back in 2016, the Obama administration stopped enforcing English proficiency requirements for truckers, according to a report from The Daily Signal.

But in May, Duffy issued a guidance making clear that truck drivers who cannot demonstrate a proficiency in English cannot drive.

The 1,500 drivers were taken off the roads within the first 3o days of the rules once more being enforced, according to The Daily Signal.

“Since I took action to enforce language proficiency requirements for truckers, our state partners have put roughly 1,500 unqualified drivers out of service. That’s what I call results!” Duffy posted on X.

“If you can’t read or speak our national language — ENGLISH — we won’t let your truck endanger the driving public.”

He added, “America First = Safety First.”

Duffy’s concerns were far from unfounded.

In January, there was a truck driver involved in a fatal crash that had to use a language interpreter for the post-crash investigation, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Another incident from 2019 involved a truck driver who could not proficiently speak English speeding through signs that warned of steep grades and dangerous curves, all at more than 100 miles per hour.

Four people died in that crash, per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

President Donald Trump had likewise insisted with an April executive order that the move centered on public safety.

“They should be able to read and understand traffic signs, communicate with traffic safety, border patrol, agricultural checkpoints, and cargo weight-limit station officers,” the order said of truck drivers.

They also “need to provide feedback to their employers and customers and receive related directions in English,” a position the order called “common sense.”

“It is the policy of my Administration to support America’s truckers and safeguard our roadways by enforcing the commonsense English-language requirement for commercial motor vehicle drivers and removing needless regulatory burdens that undermine the working conditions of America’s truck drivers,” the notice added.

“This order will help ensure a safe, secure, and efficient motor carrier industry.”

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.

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Slovenia Imposes Arms Embargo on Israel, Citing Gaza Conflict

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Slovenia has imposed an arms embargo on Israel, banning the export, import, and transit of weapons to and from the country.

This decision was announced by Prime Minister Robert Golob following a government session on July 31, 2025.

Slovenia claims to be the first European Union member to take such a step, citing the EU’s inability to act due to internal disagreements.

The government stated that no permits for military exports to Israel have been issued since October 2023, when the conflict in Gaza began.

Officials emphasized that the embargo is an independent measure to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Slovenia has repeatedly called for a ceasefire and increased aid deliveries to the region.

In early July 2025, Slovenia declared two Israeli ministers, Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, persona non grata, barring them from entry.

This action was based on their public statements regarding the conflict. Earlier, in June 2024, Slovenia recognized Palestinian statehood, joining countries like Ireland, Norway, and Spain in this move.

The conflict in Gaza started after the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israeli territory, which resulted in over 1,200 deaths and the taking of hostages.

Israel responded with a military operation aimed at dismantling Hamas infrastructure. Reports from Gaza’s health ministry indicate significant casualties, with ongoing international efforts to negotiate truces and provide aid.

Several other nations have taken similar diplomatic steps, including France, Britain, and Canada announcing potential recognition of a Palestinian state. Australia has also indicated that recognizing Palestinian statehood is under consideration.

Israel has criticized these declarations, arguing they could reward Hamas for its actions.

Israeli officials dismissed Slovenia’s embargo as insignificant, noting that Israel does not procure any defense materials from Slovenia.

An unnamed official stated that the country buys nothing from Slovenia, not even minor items.

Within the EU, there is growing pressure for measures against Israel, with Sweden and the Netherlands advocating for suspending parts of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

The European Commission has proposed limiting Israel’s participation in the Horizon research program, though Germany opposes such steps.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed concerns about Israel’s potential diplomatic isolation during a visit to Jerusalem.

The United States remains a key ally to Israel, with President Donald Trump warning that recognizing Palestinian statehood might benefit Hamas.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff recently met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to advance Gaza truce talks. These efforts aim to address the humanitarian crisis and secure a ceasefire.

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