Thousands of federal workers, including staff at the CDC, FDA, and NIH, were laid off as part of sweeping cuts under the Trump administration’s directive. The job reductions, primarily targeting probationary employees, affect key agencies involved in public health and safety. With 16,000 workers already impacted, concerns over the future of critical services, such as wildfire mitigation and health responses, are growing. The layoffs are set to continue, affecting multiple government departments across the US.
