Mass firings have commenced at federal agencies, with probationary employees facing terminations at the Department of Education and the Small Business Administration. This move is part of the Trump administration's efforts, led by the Department of Government Efficiency, to significantly reduce the federal workforce.
Employees at the Department of Education received form letters stating that their performance did not align with the public interest, leading to their termination. The impact of these firings has been felt across various departments within the agency, including the general counsel's office, the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services, and the Federal Student Aid office.
