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Trump Administration Reinstates 24,000 Workers Amid Legal Turmoil

3/21/2025

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Facing federal court rulings that declared the mass termination of probationary employees illegal, the Trump administration is reinstating nearly 24,000 workers, including those from the National Park Service and NOAA. Yet, many find themselves in limbo on administrative leave, leaving their job security hanging in the balance as appeals loom.

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Facing federal court rulings that declared the mass termination of probationary employees illegal, the Trump administration is reinstating nearly 24,000 workers, including those from the National Park Service and NOAA. Yet, many find themselves in limbo on administrative leave, leaving their job security hanging in the balance as appeals loom.