Inefficency in the name of efficiency,' according to one federal employee who was fired, rehired and may be fired again.

The layoffs amounted to over a third of the media organization’s staff, and came as the Trump administration put up for sale the federal building in Washington that houses the network.

President Trump has fired hundreds of employees at Voice of America (VOA) as his government aims to trim down the size of the federal broadcaster and retool its editorial strategy. The nearly 600

Emerge, which focuses on helping women run for office and supporting them after they win, held three trainings in April for former federal workers. Dozens of women across the country attended, and the group plans to hold another training series for fired federal workers in May and June, Gholar said.

Federal workers describe struggling with panic attacks, depression, suicidal thoughts. “Why doesn’t anyone care?”

President Donald Trump has, so far, fired 19 inspectors general, who are independent watchdogs that investigate waste, fraud and abuse in federal agencies.

"Yes, I do think he likes to give hugs," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. What is his favorite food?

By Tim Reid WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of U.S. government workers have chosen to resign rather than endure what many view as a torturous wait for the Trump administration to carry out its threats to fire them,