All the newest appointments to federal jobs are getting axed at 3 p.m. today. ( probationary employees are easiest to fire since they have fewer rights) And the court cases will begin... Many of the newest hires are fire hires... Fire all the fresh strong youngsters and hope the old guys can put out the fires. What a plan. Getting fired during the day and being informed to clean out your desk by the end of the day is certainly a great morale booster. The best and brightest will not return.