Newly confirmed Secretary of State Marco Rubio abruptly ends COVID-era work-from-home policies at the State Department, mandating a full return to in-person work. This move fulfills a key promise made by President Trump and is likely to impact the entire federal workforce.
President Donald Trump 's newly appointed Secretary of State, Marco Rubio , is implementing a directive to all State Department personnel, effectively terminating COVID-era work-from-home protocols and mandating their return to in-person work at the State Department . Breitbart News obtained this information exclusively prior to its public release, and it is anticipated to generate significant repercussions throughout the federal workforce .
This move fulfills a key promise made by Trump during his campaign, emphasizing the need for a swift return to the office following the election. Details regarding Trump and billionaire Elon Musk's (who will head the newly established Department of Government Efficiency) plans to revitalize the federal workforce indicate that thousands of federal employees continue to absent themselves from their workplaces. An August report by the Office of Management and Budget revealed that out of 2.28 million federal employees, 46% were eligible for telework, with 10% fully remote, having no expectation to regularly visit the office. Interestingly, the report, which analyzed work patterns in April and May, noted that at 54%, more than half of those capable of working from home opted for fully on-site work. With Rubio's appointment as Secretary of State, this trend is poised to change at Foggy Bottom as he has ordered a full return to the office. Rubio, confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Monday evening – the sole Trump Cabinet official confirmed on Inauguration Day – is demonstrably asserting his influence within the State Department. This issue has garnered considerable attention recently, with Trump, Rubio, Musk, and House Oversight Committee chairman Rep. James Comer (R-KY) all emphasizing its importance. Comer is championing the SHOW UP Act, which aims to restore the federal workforce to in-person work arrangements akin to those in place before the pandemic. The fact that this situation remains unaddressed despite the pandemic's conclusion years ago has fueled frustration among many Republicans and proponents of good governance. However, with Trump now in power and his Cabinet taking shape, with Rubio as the first confirmed member, this tide appears to be turning rapidly. It is also plausible that other Cabinet secretaries within the Trump administration will follow suit once confirmed
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