Trump Administration Tests Federal-Wide Email Alert System, Raising Concerns

A new Office of Personnel Management system to email all 2.3 million federal employees at once caused confusion and unease this week.

The Trump administration tested a new email alert system capable of reaching all federal employees from a single address, managed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
Emails sent overnight Thursday into Friday were flagged as potential spam by some employees and IT systems, leading to confusion across federal agencies.
The rollout coincided with major federal workforce changes, including hiring freezes, halts on public health reports, and cuts to diversity and inclusion programs under Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency initiative.
Federal workers expressed concerns about the lack of communication prior to the test, with only agency heads being informed in advance.
The White House and OPM have not clarified the intended use of the system, leaving employees worried about its potential implications.