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Trump Administration Rescinds CDC Layoff Notices Amid Errors

10/12/2025

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The Trump administration tried to reverse mass layoffs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after employees were mistakenly terminated.
Over 4,000 positions were cut across various agencies, including 70 Epidemic Intelligence Service Officers at CDC.
Reports indicate some layoff notices are being rescinded due to errors.
Health officials confirmed affected employees, including key personnel in disease response teams, were notified they would not be laid off.

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Story summary

The Trump administration tried to reverse mass layoffs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after employees were mistakenly terminated.
Over 4,000 positions were cut across various agencies, including 70 Epidemic Intelligence Service Officers at CDC.
Reports indicate some layoff notices are being rescinded due to errors.
Health officials confirmed affected employees, including key personnel in disease response teams, were notified they would not be laid off.