Early 2025 saw the Trump administration make sweeping changes to the federal workforce, removing close to 25,000 probationary workers. This downsizing, led by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), was intended to boost efficiency across agencies.
Yet the move met resistance in court. A March 2025 ruling found the firings likely unlawful, leading to mandatory reinstatements.... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/trump-administration-reinstating-25k-fired-federal-probationary-workers