Jenna McLaughlin

Absolutely. And meanwhile, Aisha, we're already hearing from more federal workers after this story came out. They want to share more about what they're seeing at their agencies. So our team has a lot of work to do.

Absolutely. And meanwhile, Aisha, we're already hearing from more federal workers after this story came out. They want to share more about what they're seeing at their agencies. So our team has a lot of work to do.

So the place to go is Signal. The encrypted messaging application Signal is a great tool. You know, it does a really good job of protecting the average user. It's not totally bulletproof if you're using a work device or if the phone itself is compromised. But for the average person, it does a really good job of keeping your data safe.

So the place to go is Signal. The encrypted messaging application Signal is a great tool. You know, it does a really good job of protecting the average user. It's not totally bulletproof if you're using a work device or if the phone itself is compromised. But for the average person, it does a really good job of keeping your data safe.

So the place to go is Signal. The encrypted messaging application Signal is a great tool. You know, it does a really good job of protecting the average user. It's not totally bulletproof if you're using a work device or if the phone itself is compromised. But for the average person, it does a really good job of keeping your data safe.

And, you know, just a note for full disclosure, NPR CEO Catherine Marr is chair of the board of Signal. To find us on Signal, click the little pen and pad in the top right corner of the app and search for our usernames. Mine's JennaMcLaughlin.54. And Stephen?

And, you know, just a note for full disclosure, NPR CEO Catherine Marr is chair of the board of Signal. To find us on Signal, click the little pen and pad in the top right corner of the app and search for our usernames. Mine's JennaMcLaughlin.54. And Stephen?

And, you know, just a note for full disclosure, NPR CEO Catherine Marr is chair of the board of Signal. To find us on Signal, click the little pen and pad in the top right corner of the app and search for our usernames. Mine's JennaMcLaughlin.54. And Stephen?

Sure, yeah, GSA doesn't often make the headlines, but it is really important. A source told me to think about it this way. It's basically the federal government's circulatory system. It pumps blood to the rest of the body. Without GSA, federal agencies would have a really hard time doing things like buying anything or accomplishing their mission.

Sure, yeah, GSA doesn't often make the headlines, but it is really important. A source told me to think about it this way. It's basically the federal government's circulatory system. It pumps blood to the rest of the body. Without GSA, federal agencies would have a really hard time doing things like buying anything or accomplishing their mission.

Sure, yeah, GSA doesn't often make the headlines, but it is really important. A source told me to think about it this way. It's basically the federal government's circulatory system. It pumps blood to the rest of the body. Without GSA, federal agencies would have a really hard time doing things like buying anything or accomplishing their mission.

They buy real estate, they get supplies for the government, but also manage nearly all of the government's contracts, so it runs kind of like a business. If GSA is impacted, that's going to trickle down to the rest of the government and eventually to normal people who are seeking public services.

They buy real estate, they get supplies for the government, but also manage nearly all of the government's contracts, so it runs kind of like a business. If GSA is impacted, that's going to trickle down to the rest of the government and eventually to normal people who are seeking public services.

They buy real estate, they get supplies for the government, but also manage nearly all of the government's contracts, so it runs kind of like a business. If GSA is impacted, that's going to trickle down to the rest of the government and eventually to normal people who are seeking public services.

Yeah, so sources at GSA spoke to my colleague Shannon Bond and I on condition of anonymity about all this. They're not allowed to speak to the press, and they were really scared of being further retaliated against by Trump officials. But listen, Layla, what they told us is that there's going to be big job cuts, canceled contracts, terminated leases.

Yeah, so sources at GSA spoke to my colleague Shannon Bond and I on condition of anonymity about all this. They're not allowed to speak to the press, and they were really scared of being further retaliated against by Trump officials. But listen, Layla, what they told us is that there's going to be big job cuts, canceled contracts, terminated leases.

Yeah, so sources at GSA spoke to my colleague Shannon Bond and I on condition of anonymity about all this. They're not allowed to speak to the press, and they were really scared of being further retaliated against by Trump officials. But listen, Layla, what they told us is that there's going to be big job cuts, canceled contracts, terminated leases.

They're still figuring out the particulars of how to get to that 50% number. But there will be three requirements to keep your job. Is it required by law? Is it critical to the mission? And lastly, does it generate revenue? Remote work is all going to be over by March 3rd, but it is kind of unclear where employees around the country will actually go into the office.

They're still figuring out the particulars of how to get to that 50% number. But there will be three requirements to keep your job. Is it required by law? Is it critical to the mission? And lastly, does it generate revenue? Remote work is all going to be over by March 3rd, but it is kind of unclear where employees around the country will actually go into the office.

They're still figuring out the particulars of how to get to that 50% number. But there will be three requirements to keep your job. Is it required by law? Is it critical to the mission? And lastly, does it generate revenue? Remote work is all going to be over by March 3rd, but it is kind of unclear where employees around the country will actually go into the office.