In a chaotic reversal, the Trump administration has attempted to rehire numerous nuclear weapons workers who were recently fired in mass layoffs linked to the controversial DOGE cuts. The abrupt firings affected hundreds of specialists critical to managing the U.S. nuclear arsenal. Reports indicate that the administration is struggling to locate these former employees, as some were dismissed without officials realizing their vital roles in nuclear safety. Amid concerns over national security, lawmakers have demanded briefings regarding the ramifications of these layoffs, emphasizing the need to reinstate the experts responsible for national defense. The attempts to bring back the terminated workers have sparked questions about the decision-making processes at the Department of Energy and the implications of such staffing changes.