Millions of federal workers were ordered to return to offices across the country in recent weeks, marking an end to Covid-era rules allowing more flexibility to work from home. Many have come back to workplaces that weren’t ready for them.

The Trump administration’s widespread lease terminations are leaving agencies scrambling and federal employees feeling whiplash.

Chaos continues in the DOGE sphere as remote federal workers who survived the mass firings have been forced to return to offices - many reportedly without lights, Wi-Fi, electricity and desks. And to some that don't even exist.