A federal judge is pressing for testimony from key officials in the Trump administration regarding mass firings within the federal government. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) chief has been ordered to testify about probationary firings, amidst claims of mass layoffs. The Trump Department of Justice is attempting to avoid having the OPM head appear in court, arguing that he cannot be compelled to testify. However, the judge has made it clear that he expects compliance, and failure to do so may result in sanctions. Experts suggest that the Trump administration may be navigating these legal challenges strategically, possibly accepting losses in court to mitigate further testimony requirements. As the situation develops, a hearing is set to proceed, despite continued efforts from the administration to vacate it.