The deadline is nearing for federal workers to decide on a buyout offer from the Trump administration. More than 40,000 workers have already chosen to take it, out of roughly 2 million full-time civilian federal workers. The offer includes eight months of severance pay and benefits if they decide to leave their jobs. If they stay, they will have to agree to new reforms like working in the office five days a week. The option to resign was available to all full-time federal employees except for military personnel, USPS workers, and those in certain roles related to immigration enforcement and national security. The CIA also announced buyouts for its entire workforce. So far, 40,000 workers have opted for the retirement package, which is about 2% of the workforce. Federal employee unions have advised their members to reject the offer, citing concerns about its legality and the administration's ability to fulfill its side of the deal. The education department warned staff that the education secretary could rescind the package if they accept the offer. This is part of the administration's efforts to reduce the number of federal workers, with an anticipated 5-10% accepting the deal. Unions representing US government employees have filed a lawsuit to block the buyout plan. The average annual attrition rate among federal employees is about 6%, indicating that many of the workers choosing to take the deal may have been planning to leave anyway. The case will have a hearing on Thursday.