No Longer ‘in the Public Interest’: How Thousands of Federal Workers Just Got Fired
Employees on probation received emails or were called into remote meetings to learn of their dismissals as part of the Trump administration’s efficiency drive.
Musk’s DOGE Begins Firing Workers at Federal IT Department
Elon Musk’s DOGE team is sending termination notices to staffers at the US Digital Services Office, a group of federal IT workers that Musk’s group is taking over, according to two people who were affected.
Thousands fired in US government as Trump, Musk purge federal workers
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Federal workers describe being fired, unfired, and refired in 5 chaotic days
As Elon Musk's DOGE and the Trump administration push to scale back the federal workforce, a chaotic reversal happened at one agency over five days.
Trump administration fires thousands of federal workers
The Trump administration moved swiftly to lay off thousands of government employees in at least seven agencies Thursday, initiating a new and more aggressive phase of its push to shrink the federal workforce.
Explainer-Are Trump's Mass Firings of Federal Workers Legal?
Here is a look at Trump's actions so far and the legal obstacles he could face in downsizing the 2.3 million-strong civilian federal workforce. WHAT HAS TRUMP DONE SO FAR? Trump on February 11 signed an executive order directing federal agencies to make large-scale personnel reductions and look for ways to eliminate or combine positions.
Federal workers express shock, anger over mass firings: "You are not fit for continued employment"
The Trump administration is firing thousands of federal workers on probationary status, or those without civil service protections.
Trump Officials Escalate Layoffs, Targeting Most of 200,000 Workers on Probation
Workers across the federal government were terminated on Thursday after the federal government’s human resources division ...
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VA fires more than 1,000 new workers
The Department of Veterans Affairs fired more than 1,000 new employees not represented by a labor union, as part of a ...
Federal layoffs start with huge number of probationary workers and warnings of bigger cuts on way
Federal layoffs are starting with huge numbers of probationary workers, and there are warnings of bigger cuts on the way.
OPM directs agencies to fire government workers still on probation
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) officials met with agency leaders across government Thursday and directed them to begin ...
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Three Steps for Contractors Facing Stop Work and Termination Orders on Federal Grants and Contracts
The Trump administration’s broad suspension and termination of federal grants and contracts have left many contractors wondering how to protect ...
Former Phipps workers, union leaders to hold rally for answers, assurances after contract termination
Former workers from Phipps Conservatory and union leaders announced they will be holding a protest Thursday to seek answers and assurances from Phipps leadership.