US EditionNobody knows how many of Maine’s federal workers were fired by Donald Trump
- Donald Trump’s administration has resulted in the dismissal of thousands of federal workers, especially probationary employees, amid claims of needing to reduce spending and bureaucracy.
- Many federal workers were fired during the first month of President Donald Trump’s administration, impacting various agencies and the federal workforce significantly.
- Approximately 400 FAA workers and about 3,600 Health and Human Services employees were among those dismissed, including staff from the CDC and NIH.
- Concerns persist regarding the impact of these layoffs on public safety and essential services, particularly in wildfire response and emergency management.
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Nobody knows how many of Maine’s federal workers were fired by Donald Trump
AUGUSTA, Maine — From the congressional delegation to union officials, nobody knows how many of Maine’s federal workers have lost jobs in President Donald Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk’s lightning round of cuts to government agencies. A few workers and nonprofit groups have shared anecdotes after Trump terminated more than 10,000 federal employees across the government, including eight full-time Acadia National Park staff who received …
What we know about Trump’s wave of federal firings so far
President Donald Trump waits outside of the West Wing before welcoming King Abdullah II of Jordan to the White House in Washington, DC, on February 11, 2025. | Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images The spate of federal firings that stretched throughout last week escalated last Friday, and continued through the holiday weekend. Nearly all of those fired were “probationary” employees, a status usually conferred on new workers, those that switch agencies, a…
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