The past six months have seen chaos in the federal government, particularly following changes made by the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency. Federal workers faced job insecurity, with entire departments being eliminated and many seeking justification to retain their positions. This situation was perceived as surreal yet real. Exceptional journalism captured the experiences of affected workers. There is a sense that the implications of these changes may not be fully realized by the public, as many government employees wonder when their absence will be acknowledged and felt nationwide.
The pace of what happens in the world is often far slower than the pace of the news cycle.
Donald Trump's greatest strengths is his ability to "flood the zone with shit"-to do so much awful stuff at once that it feels almost impossible to keep up.
Throughout the Trump administration, federal workers are left to ponder the ramifications of policy changes on their job security and the lives of their colleagues.
The collection of stories aim to highlight when the country will possibly recognize the loss of government workers, prompting reflection on their significance.
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