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Probationary Federal Workers Reinstated. A federal judge yesterday ordered the Trump administration to reinstate tens of thousands of workers laid off as part of a sweeping reduction in force across the federal government. Judge William Alsup of the U.S. District Court for Northern California found the government has the right to downsize its workforce but did not follow established legal processes. Article Features: 2 difficulty levels for differentiation target vocabulary with visual aids 5 - 6 reading comprehension questions open-ended questions to facilitate classroom discussion student-friendly and age appropriate language avoids polarizing or politically controversial topics content slightly edited to eliminate exaggerated bias Downloadable PDFs for easy access and use Follow @ NewsLessonPlans on X, Facebook, Instagram & Pinterest