Cate was working to save federal agencies energy and money in the Department of Energy. She was forced to evacuate her home due to the fires in California. Cate was terminated February 13, 2025.
Michael worked in technology to make the Department of Agriculture more efficient and mentored other technicians to support people. He was training to be a manager. Michael was terminated February 14, 2025.
Madeline worked to coordinate transportation between local, state, and federal offices. She was notified after 8pm on Friday of President's Day holiday weekend. Madeline was terminated on February 14, 2025.
Greg served in the Administration for Children and Families for nearly five years. He used his skills in data to support childhood development programs like Head Start. Greg was terminated February 16, 2025.
Emily was supporting transportation agencies for the Federal Transit Administration. She was being promoted for good performance and five weeks from the end of her probationary period. Emily was terminated February 14, 2025.
Jennifer was in her second year as a Presidential Management Fellow working to support research aimed at new diagnostics and treatments for gynecologic conditions like endometriosis. Jennifer was terminated February 15, 2025.
Elisabeth served in multiple senior roles as a Presidential Management Fellow. She advocated for U.S. farmers selling their products abroad and promoted development around the world. Elisabeth was terminated February 14, 2025.
Wesley was making it easier to build renewable energy for America at the Department of Energy. He joined the federal service to support innovation to reduce poverty and repair the planet. Wesley was terminated February 13, 2025.
Eric worked at the Department of Energy enabling high-impact, large-scale energy infrastructure projects in America. Eric was inspired by his parents' careers to go to work in the civil service. Eric was terminated February 13, 2025.
Raphael was working to ensure all Army service members receive their VA benefits. As a disabled Veteran, he's always believed in the VA's mission to serve those who have served. Raphael was terminated February 14, 2025.
Lissa worked for the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations as an attorney-advisor helping bring new clean energy projects to life across America. Lissa was terminated February 13, 2025.
Ellis was almost one year into his dream job supporting communities through public transit at the Federal Transit Administration. He had received a positive mid-year performance review. Ellis was terminated February 14, 2025.
James supported disadvantaged communities to reduce pollution and increase climate resilience. He was fired so suddenly, he lost access to email before he could even open his termination letter. James was terminated February 14, 2025.
Georgia worked to make our tranportation infrastructure safer for people and the planet. Last year, Georgia was awarded the Dorman Family Foundation Altruism Prize for supporting her peers. Georgia was terminated February 14, 2025.
Andrew worked to ensure that the government effectively served the American public. He led human-centered design courses for 350+ civil servants at agencies across state and federal governments. Andrew was terminated February 13, 2025.
Ben was enhancing operations at the Department of Veterans Affairs. He had moved across the country for this job, and his young family had plans to move to join him in the next three months. Ben was terminated February 13, 2025.
Patti helped people with disabilities get access to public transportation. She had served in AmeriCorps and wanted to continue to help people. Patti was terminated February 14, 2025.
Ellie is a disabled veteran who worked at the CDC overseeing healthcare for survivors and first responders of 9/11. She was rated "exceptional" in her performance review. Ellie was terminated February 15, 2025.
Sam was a technologist who helped support people taking paid leave to take care of their families. He was rated "exceeds expectations" on his performance review. Sam was terminated February 20, 2025.
Courtney was an expert appointed at the National Science Foundation working to help ensure algorithms that affect our lives are used carefully and ethically. Courtney was terminated February 18, 2025.
Robin worked at the Department of Health & Human Services protecting Americans' sensitive health information. She received the highest possible rating on her most recent performance review. Robin was terminated February 15, 2025.
Shernice went into the government because she wanted to be of service. She worked to ensure that postal workers, their families, and retirees had health coverage options. Shernice was terminated February 13, 2025.
Jenelle made sure American science funding was used responsibly. She was inspired to go into government by her father, a Marine, and the challenges veterans faced in getting care. Jenelle was terminated February 14, 2025.
Claire received two performance awards for her work, acting as a bridge between the federal government and Tribal institutions. She helped increase access to culturally significant foods. Claire was terminated February 13, 2025.
Rose trained food sellers on accepting SNAP and helped reduce benefit fraud. In her performance review, she was described as "exceptional, innovative, and creative." Rose was terminated February 14, 2025.
Marie had just left her higher paying industry job in December to enter the public service. She worked at the Department of Energy strengthening American manufacturing and energy supply chains. Marie was terminated February 13, 2025.
Timothy improved cancer research capacity at the National Institute of Health. He had exceptional performance reviews and felt secure enough in his work to bring a new child into the world. Timothy was terminated February 20, 2025.
Tony is a disabled Veteran who served in the Veterans Health Administration. He developed strategic communications to support Veteran healthcare and end Veteran suicides and homelessness. Tony was terminated February 24, 2025.
Vanessa worked helping the public understand scientific research as a science writer for the National Institutes of Health. She experiences chronic fatigue from long COVID. Vanessa was terminated February 15, 2025.
Kay improved data gathering from America's fisheries at NOAA to help assess fish stocks. After moving her family across the country she was given an hour to vacate her workspace. Kay was terminated February 27, 2025.
Victoria worked at the Bureau of Reclamation using data to help understand and revitalize the Colorado River ecosystem. She received a performance bonus in December. Victoria was terminated February 24, 2025.
Maria worked for nearly 10 years as a contractor before becoming a federal worker 6 months ago. Her work at the Department of Energy helped ensure stable energy infrastructure for Americans. Maria was terminated February 14, 2025.
Genevieve helped advance America’s diplomatic goals by promoting responsible use of technology in global development. She supported AI for good efforts around the world. Genevieve was terminated February 06, 2025.
Kenneth created educational materials and services for coastal management at NOAA. He is a natural connector and was proud to serve in his role. Kenneth is part of the LGBTQIA community. Kenneth was terminated February 27, 2025.
Jonathan defended our nation's infrastructure as an information security expert at the U.S. Digital Service. He protected veteran's safety and privacy by securing VA.gov. Jonathan was terminated February 14, 2025.
Kate served in the Department of Health and Human Services strengthening American mental and addiction healthcare. Her performance review said she "achieved outstanding results." Kate was terminated February 15, 2025.
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Data Sources
"The layoffs, or reductions in force, will impact roughly 1,300 employees, around 31% of Education’s 4,200 employees, according to two sources briefed on the matter." (Government Executive)
"The largest share of layoffs was in the government, with Challenger tracking 62,242 announced job cuts across 17 different federal agencies. The government has laid off roughly 62,530 workers in the first two months of 2025 — a 41,311% increase compared with a year ago." (FOX Business)
"The cuts affected about 70 product and account managers; procurement specialists; user interface engineers; researchers; and front-end, content and service designers, said a GSA manager who, like other government workers in this story, spoke anonymously to avoid retribution." (Politico)
"More than 880 probationary employees of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – which forecasts the nation’s weather and protects ocean species – began falling victim to the federal firings on Thursday." (USA Today)
"The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced the dismissal of more than 1,400 employees." (VA)
"400 probationary employees were cut from the Federal Aviation Administration after several high-profile domestic plane crashes, including one above Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people. " (NY Magazine)
"4,200 probationary employees were terminated, including about 3,400 from the Forest Service" (NY Magazine)
"Firings since February 14 have exceeded 700 each at the CDC and the US Food and Drug Administration, and 1,100 at the National Institutes of Health, although final tallies still weren’t clear, sources told CNN, requesting anonymity because they weren’t authorized to share the information. " (CNN)
"USAID is beginning to implement a Reduction-in-Force that will affect approximately 1,600 USAID personnel with duty stations in the United States." (USAID)
"In all, around 1,270 probationary workers were slated to be let go from the agency out of 2,800 recent hires and promotions." (CBS News)
"The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began laying off more than 6,000 new and newly-promoted employees across the country on Thursday, sources familiar with the planning told ABC News." (ABC News)
"National Science Foundation Fires 168 Workers as Federal Purge Continues: Firings at the NSF included permanent employees who had already completed their one-year probationary period, as well as at-will workers." (Wired)
↳"According to an NSF spokesperson, 84 of the 86 fired NSF probationary employees are being reinstated." (Fedscoop)
"The number of workers terminated by the Trump administration at the National Institutes of Health has been revised to 1,165, according to an NIH internal email seen by Reuters on Sunday, down from an initial 1,500." (Reuters)
"DHS has fired around more than 600 employees scattered throughout the department." (Government Executive)
"That employee was in the legacy USDS organization before it became the DOGE, and has since lost access to their work systems. They knew of 29 people who were terminated." (NextGov)
"Termination notices were sent to more than 60 probationary employees across multiple work groups, including the offices of general counsel, special education and rehabilitation services, and federal student aid." (USA Today)
"The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced the dismissal of more than 1,000 employees." (VA)
"At least 2,300 federal workers at the Department of Interior, which manages federal lands, had their positions terminated. This represents about 4% of the department's workforce and includes 800 Bureau of Land Management employees and about 1,000 National Park Service workers." (USA Today)
"The agency originally said it fired 497 workers but later said that was inaccurate and the actual total was 388." (The Hill)
"The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has laid off about 1,200 to 2,000 workers at the Department of Energy, including employees at a power grid office, the nuclear security administration and the loans office, three sources familiar with the matter said on Friday." (Reuters)
"Layoffs at the U.S. General Services Administration, the agency which manages the federal government's real estate portfolio, began on Wednesday [...] Two of the sources said that more than 100 people were affected." (Reuters)
"The Small Business Administration terminated about 720 employees — roughly 20 percent of its permanent workforce, according to a person familiar with the agency, who was granted anonymity to discuss sensitive personnel matters. " (Politico)
"About 100 people were on the call inside OPM, the U.S. government’s human resources agency. Staff on probation were told that because they had not taken the Trump administration’s buyout offer, they were being fired, a union source and an OPM staff member said." (Reuters)
"CFPB's union has identified approximately 73 "bargaining-unit" employees in their probationary period who were terminated" (NPR)
"More than 20 employees involved in January 6 investigations and criminal prosecutions of Trump were fired." (NY Magazine)
"NARA has fired 64 probationary employees, according to a staffer briefed on the terminations." (Government Executive)
"FHFA has fired 15 probationary employees, according to an employee briefed on the situation." (Government Executive)
"At least 17 inspectors general were reportedly fired in January" (WSJ)