Government & Public Sector — Federal Workforce Crisis Deepens as DoD Seeks $200B War Funds and DHS Leadership Hangs in Balance

Government & Public Sector · 2026-03-20

The federal government is experiencing unprecedented operational strain across multiple fronts. A stark Partnership for Public Service survey reveals severe employee disengagement, with only 7% believing in their political leadership's ability to motivate staff. This internal crisis coincides with major external challenges: a $200 billion Pentagon funding request for the Iran war, a 34-day DHS…