Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman mandated an end to teleworking for all department employees following President Trump’s Day 1 executive order.
Huffman emphasized that remote work, while useful in some cases, has been misused. Nearly 40% of hours worked in key agencies like CISA were remote in 2024, which he deemed unacceptable.
Huffman instructed DHS components to report within 30 days on any remaining teleworkers and their justifications.
Trump’s return-to-office directive marks a shift toward in-person operations across federal agencies, reversing pandemic-era policies.
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