The Trump administration recently rescinded terminations of USDA employees involved in the bird flu response after a cost-cutting initiative. The H5N1 outbreak has devastated poultry farms and led to a spike in egg prices. As more than 160 million birds are affected, experts warn of potential human transmission. The USDA emphasized its commitment to address the outbreak, revealing that several roles were initially cut by mistake. The agency continues to prioritize avian flu response amid concerns over mass federal layoffs, which have sparked debate over the administration's management of public health and safety.