Trump administration reverses layoffs notices for some CDC staff amid government shutdown
Share this @internewscast.com

(The Hill) — Reports indicate that the Trump administration has retracted layoff notices for some staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after more than 1,000 employees were informed of layoffs during the ongoing government shutdown.

Sources with knowledge of the situation informed several media outlets, such as The New York Times and Washington Post, that those who received layoff notices on Friday included individuals from teams focused on infectious disease outbreaks, scientific and health data analysis, and employee safety concerns.

A federal health official shared on Saturday, as reported by the Post, that several layoff notices were mistakenly issued and would be rescinded. Additionally, The New York Times stated that the leading federal officials on the measles response team were among those who were inadvertently dismissed at the CDC.

Recently, tension has increased between the CDC and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) due to controversies, including the removal of a CDC director and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his vaccine skepticism.

On Friday, the Trump administration announced the layoffs of over 4,100 employees, as mentioned in a Justice Department court filing. In a prior lawsuit by government unions, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston ordered the administration to disclose the relevant information.

The White House budget office also announced Friday that reductions in force (RIFs) were starting after days of threats.

“The RIFs have begun,” Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought said in a post on the social platform X.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Mayor Karen Bass Demands Probe into LAFD’s Response to Escalating Palisades Fire: What Went Wrong?

The Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass, has called for a thorough…

Utah’s Redistricting Drama: Why One Small City is Divided Among Four Congressional Districts

MILLCREEK, Utah () The suburban city of Millcreek, with a population of…

IHSA Sectionals Cross Country Results: November 1, 2025

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – On Saturday, numerous local teams and athletes secured…

Governor Youngkin and Republican Leaders Address Southwest Virginia Electorate Post Early Voting Deadline

ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – With just a trio of days remaining before…

Stranded in Paradise: Family Faces Uncertainty as Hurricane Melissa Strikes Jamaica Post-Wedding

In the serene setting of Jamaica, John Wesley and Wendy Smith recently…

Trump Considers All Avenues to Prevent Government Shutdown, Says Senator Sheehy

As the government shutdown lingers, Americans are grappling with the unsettling reality…

Don’t Miss It: Clocks Fall Back Tonight with Minimal Rain Forecast for Sunday and Monday

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Prepare for another brisk evening as we head into…

Trump Considers Military Response Amid Allegations of Christian Persecution in Nigeria

In a significant escalation of rhetoric, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on…

Transforming Downtown Clearwater: Exciting New Construction Projects Set to Redefine the Skyline

Downtown Clearwater is on the cusp of a significant transformation, as a…

Virginia GOP Energizes Blacksburg: Jason Miyares and John Reid Lead Dynamic Republican Rally

BLACKSBURG, Va. — With Election Day rapidly approaching, Republican candidates Jason Miyares…

Canada’s PM Urges Ontario to Halt Controversial Anti-Tariff Ad Amidst Trump Tensions

TORONTO, ONTARIO – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that he advised…

Alabama Man Faces Charges for Alleged Threats Against Religious Leaders in Georgia and Across the South

Federal authorities have charged an Alabama resident, Jeremy Wayne Shoemaker, with making…