Scoop: 20,000 federal workers have taken buyout offer, official says

The Trump administration's 'buyout' offer to federal workers has garnered approximately 20,000 acceptances, representing 1% of the workforce, falling short of the 5-10% target. The controversial program offers continued payment through September 2020 for immediate resignation, despite facing opposition from unions and legal scrutiny. While some employees may have already planned to leave through normal attrition, the administration views this as part of their broader government restructuring effort.