Federal probationary workers left in limbo amid legal challenges to mass firings

Probationary workers fired as part of President Trump's downsizing talked about their jobs and their ongoing employment limbo as legal fights continue.
Read more at CBS News
Save Story

Topics in this Story

Related Stories

Here are some student loan repayment tips amid challenging times for borrowers

CNBC · 1d
What Is a Student Visa? The Rights and Risks Amid Trump’s Crackdown.

What Is a Student Visa? The Rights and Risks Amid Trump’s Crackdown.

The New York Times · 1d
Matildas in ‘limbo’ as Football Australia’s coach search drags on

Matildas in ‘limbo’ as Football Australia’s coach search drags on

The Guardian · 9h

Greenpeace raises threat of new legal challenge to UK oil and gasfields

Financial Times · 1d
Businesses, conservative lawyers planning legal challenge to Trump's tariffs

Businesses, conservative lawyers planning legal challenge to Trump's tariffs

ABC News · 18h
Microsoft workers: We were fired after 50th anniversary protest over Israel contract

Microsoft workers: We were fired after 50th anniversary protest over Israel contract

ABC News · 11h
Bessent: Federal layoffs will help fill factory jobs created by Trump tariffs

Bessent: Federal layoffs will help fill factory jobs created by Trump tariffs

The Hill · 14h

Human rights organizations face mass layoffs in Argentina

CBS News · 1d

3/3: America Decides

CBS News · 11h
Appeals Court Blocks Trump Firings, Reinstating 2 Federal Board Leaders

Appeals Court Blocks Trump Firings, Reinstating 2 Federal Board Leaders

The New York Times · 17h

Video shows emergency vehicle convoy in Gaza being fired upon

NBC News · 2d
NSA Chief Ousted Amid Trump Loyalty Firing Spree

NSA Chief Ousted Amid Trump Loyalty Firing Spree

Wired · 2d
Appeals court halts Trump independent agency firings, spurring Supreme Court battle

Appeals court halts Trump independent agency firings, spurring Supreme Court battle

The Hill · 19h
Tufts student grabbed off street by immigration officers scores legal win, has case moved to Vermont

Tufts student grabbed off street by immigration officers scores legal win, has case moved to Vermont

NBC News · 3d
Bird flu could be heading north this spring with fewer federal health officials working to stop it

Bird flu could be heading north this spring with fewer federal health officials working to stop it

NBC News · 3d

California wildfires left behind 9 billion pounds of toxic ash and debris | 60 Minutes

CBS News · 11h
Recovering Pope Francis Surprises Pilgrims With a Public Appearance

Recovering Pope Francis Surprises Pilgrims With a Public Appearance

The New York Times · 1d
DOGE Cuts Just Hit the SBA. Enter the ‘Deferred Resignation’ Offers

DOGE Cuts Just Hit the SBA. Enter the ‘Deferred Resignation’ Offers

Inc. · 2d
Trump’s tariffs are ‘teeing up a nationwide recession’, says Chuck Schumer – US politics live

Trump’s tariffs are ‘teeing up a nationwide recession’, says Chuck Schumer – US politics live

The Guardian · 10h
Michigan woman, 74, found alive in woods days after car caught fire while heading home

Michigan woman, 74, found alive in woods days after car caught fire while heading home

NBC News · 7h
Democrats question VA secretary on return-to-office 'disruptions'

Democrats question VA secretary on return-to-office 'disruptions'

The Hill · 8h
Pope Francis makes surprise appearance in St Peter’s Square for jubilee mass

Pope Francis makes surprise appearance in St Peter’s Square for jubilee mass

The Guardian · 1d
FAFSA had been struggling for years. Then Trump cut the Education Department in half

FAFSA had been struggling for years. Then Trump cut the Education Department in half

The Hill · 1d
Here's the book that topped the 2024 list of most 'challenged' US library books

Here's the book that topped the 2024 list of most 'challenged' US library books

ABC News · 15h
Inside the mine housing the federal government's retirement records, now in DOGE's spotlight

Inside the mine housing the federal government's retirement records, now in DOGE's spotlight

NBC News · 10h
Dutch cannabis growers welcome expansion of state-run experiment to make sales legal

Dutch cannabis growers welcome expansion of state-run experiment to make sales legal

ABC News · 16h
Americanswers! Which news stories are being overshadowed by Trump's tariffs?

Americanswers! Which news stories are being overshadowed by Trump's tariffs?

BBC News · 13h
Father and daughter who died in caravan fire named

Father and daughter who died in caravan fire named

BBC News · 1d
Exclusive: Inside the limestone mine used to process federal retirements

Exclusive: Inside the limestone mine used to process federal retirements

NBC News · 9h
Supreme Court rejects challenge to New York gun law

Supreme Court rejects challenge to New York gun law

NBC News · 18h
Belgian prince loses legal battle to receive social security benefits on top of royal allowance

Belgian prince loses legal battle to receive social security benefits on top of royal allowance

The Guardian · 7h
Stocks Plunge Worldwide, and Trump Faces Mass Protests

Stocks Plunge Worldwide, and Trump Faces Mass Protests

The New York Times · 22h
70 percent of book challenges come from groups, elected officials: Research

70 percent of book challenges come from groups, elected officials: Research

The Hill · 18h

Video Shows Aid Workers Killed in Gaza Under Gunfire Barrage, With Ambulance Lights On

The New York Times · 2d
MLB The Show 25's Challenge Of The Week Has You Trying To Hit A 200MPH Ball

MLB The Show 25's Challenge Of The Week Has You Trying To Hit A 200MPH Ball

GameSpot · 3d
WATCH: Veterinarians treat rescue cats injured in sanctuary fire

WATCH: Veterinarians treat rescue cats injured in sanctuary fire

ABC News · 4d
West Ham’s Paquetá in limbo as spot-fixing hearing adjourned until summer

West Ham’s Paquetá in limbo as spot-fixing hearing adjourned until summer

The Guardian · 16h

Firefighters in Northern Ireland mop up after fire swept through forest

ABC News · 1d
Gaza air strikes follow heaviest rocket fire by Hamas in months

Gaza air strikes follow heaviest rocket fire by Hamas in months

BBC News · 17h

More from CBS News

4/7: CBS Evening News

CBS News · 45m

4/7: America Decides

CBS News · 1h

During meeting with Netanyahu, Trump announces direct talks with Iran to begin

CBS News · 1h

Trump threatens to impose an additional 50% tariff on China

CBS News · 1h

Trump threatens to impose an additional 50% tariff on China

CBS News · 1h

More in Top stories

Trump admin live updates: Supreme Court OKs deporting Venezuelans -- with due process

Trump admin live updates: Supreme Court OKs deporting Venezuelans -- with due process

ABC News · 7m
Asian, European markets rebound, US futures edge up amid Trump tariff turmoil

Asian, European markets rebound, US futures edge up amid Trump tariff turmoil

ABC News · 23m
The U.S. ends lifesaving food aid for millions. The World Food Program calls it a ‘death sentence’

The U.S. ends lifesaving food aid for millions. The World Food Program calls it a ‘death sentence’

NBC News · 25m
Some Calm Returns to Markets Even as Trade Tensions Escalate

Some Calm Returns to Markets Even as Trade Tensions Escalate

The New York Times · 27m
Some Calm Returns to Markets Even as Trade Tensions Escalate

Some Calm Returns to Markets Even as Trade Tensions Escalate

The New York Times · 27m