In a dramatic turn, the Trump administration is seeking to reinstate National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) employees terminated last Thursday, amid concerns that the mass layoffs could threaten national security, especially following a Russian drone incident at Chernobyl. While initial reports stated over 300 employees were let go, the Department of Energy claims the number was under 50. NNSA officials struggled to contact the dismissed staff due to lost access to email accounts and asked supervisors to relay reinstatement information. The agency's firings are part of broader federal workforce cuts driven by President Trump's push to reduce government size and spending.