Federal workforce falls to 2.674 million, lowest level since May 1966
AI Summary- Chamath Palihapitiya endorsed the shrinking federal workforce as beneficial for innovation and economic growth.
- 2.674 million federal employees remained in August, down 5,000 from July and 336,000 from January 2025.
- The Government Accountability Office reported a 35% OPM workforce decline between December 2024 and March 2026.