Trump Administration Reverses Federal Job Cuts After DOGE Fallout With Elon Musk

In a stunning reversal, hundreds of federal employees who were previously sacked by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—once led by Elon Musk, a close ally of President Donald Trump—are being called back to work. According to a memo obtained by the Associated Press, these employees must respond by the end of the week, with reporting scheduled for October 6. The rehiring follows a costly backlash: office spaces remained paid for despite the cuts, and other agencies like the IRS, Labor Department, and National Park Service also reversed reductions. What began as a cost-saving measure has turned into a political and administrative headache for the Trump administration.