Over 65,000 Federal Workers Opt Into Deferred Resignation Program

Federal Trade Commission building in Washington

Over 65,000 federal workers have chosen to participate in the deferred resignation program, according to a White House official. This decision comes as a federal judge has put a halt on President Donald Trump's midnight deadline, extending the acceptance period until at least Monday.

Program allows workers to exit positions while receiving pay through September.

Federal workers choose deferred resignation program amidst deadline extension.

Federal judge halts President Trump's midnight deadline.

Earlier reports indicated that around 50,000 employees had already agreed to the package offered under the deferred resignation program. This program typically allows workers to exit their positions while still receiving pay through the end of September.