The move is a centerpiece in a broader effort to rein in the size and scope of the federal bureaucracy, an issue he spoke about a lot on the campaign trail.

A federal employee union has sued over an executive order from President Trump creating a new class of federal employee — allowing those working on policy to be swiftly hired and fired like political appointees.

The pageantry and parties surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration kick off this weekend with fireworks and a rally before Monday’s Inauguration Day ceremony, parade and balls.