The Trump administration has initiated mass layoffs affecting thousands of probationary federal employees, following the end of a deferred resignation program. As of now, around 75,000 federal workers accepted the buyout offer, but officials expect more layoffs across various agencies, including Education, Environmental Protection, and Veterans Affairs. Labor unions criticize these layoffs as politically motivated rather than performance-based. The decision comes amid efforts to significantly reduce government size, with some agencies dismissing entire teams, impacting the functionality of public services and raising concerns over the loss of experienced federal workers.