Firings of US nuclear weapons workers halted

The Trump administration initially fired up to 350 federal employees working on the nation’s nuclear weapons programs, leading to confusion and concern from experts. The layoffs were part of a larger purge targeting 2,000 Department of Energy employees, including those managing sensitive nuclear tasks like warhead reassembly. After backlash, the agency’s acting director rescinded most of the firings, highlighting the potential risks to national security and stability caused by the abrupt cuts.

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