The Findings: Metadata from federal memos revealed that Noah Peters and James Sherk, associated with Project 2025, were the authors of recent OPM directives on hiring freezes and return-to-office policies. This revelation contradicts Trump's past claims of no ties to the Heritage Foundation initiative.
Implications: The disclosure implies a direct impact of Project 2025's conservative agenda on federal policy. This influence could potentially impact government employees through hiring freezes, compulsory office returns, and modifications to civil service safeguards.