Drew Friedman
Investigative reporter for Federal News Network who researched and reported on the Deferred Resignation Program's impact on federal retirements, conducting interviews and document review for the special report.
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Dec 15, 2025 • 7min
'Deferred Resignation Program' leads to massive and unexpected surge in federal retirements
Drew Friedman, an investigative reporter for Federal News Network, dives into the Deferred Resignation Program that led to a staggering 150,000 federal employees leaving for paid leave. The surge in retirement applications overwhelmed government processing systems, revealing effects of HR understaffing and backlogs. Friedman also discusses challenges retirees faced, like application errors and delays causing financial hardship. Experts provide insights on how retirees can prepare for extended processing times amidst this unprecedented wave of retirements.
Oct 20, 2025 • 8min
Political appointees to be more involved in recruitment decisions as federal hiring freeze continues
Drew Friedman, a Federal News Network reporter specializing in workforce and personnel policy, shares insights on the thawing federal hiring freeze initiated during Trump's administration. He explains the new executive order that allows political appointees to influence hiring decisions, amid stringent limits. Drew discusses the necessity for agencies to establish strategic hiring committees and outlines the implications for staffing plans. Additionally, he highlights workforce reactions, concerns about politicization, and the anticipated impacts on federal employee numbers.
