FDA and USDA among federal agencies aiming to rehire workers hit by mass firings

Published February 24, 2025 1:48pm ET



At least five federal agencies are seeking to rehire personnel fired by the Trump administration. 

Through the efforts of the Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk, the Trump administration wants to cut 10% of the federal workforce. The administration has laid off more than 200,000 federal employees, but some agencies have since rescinded these firings. 

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