As part of a controversial 2025 reform, the Trump administration eliminated nearly 25,000 probationary positions across federal agencies. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led the charge, citing the need for operational streamlining. Legal challenges ensued, and by March, a judge declared the mass terminations likely illegal, demanding reinstatement. Around 15,500 employ... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/trump-administration-reinstating-25k-fired-federal-probationary-workers