Trump reinstates some recently fired EPA employees in Chicago

Some recently fired employees at the Chicago office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have been reinstated. An email sent to some probationary workers apologized for the inconvenience and confirmed their return to work. About 40 workers were laid off last week as part of President Trump's federal employee reductions. Six of those workers, including three scientists, were notified that their terminations were rescinded. The EPA stated it had terminated 388 probationary employees after reviewing agency functions. A union official described the situation as chaotic and difficult for employees at the agency.