What mass firing event occurred in the Department of Health and Human Services?

Over the weekend, the Department of Health and Human Services experienced mass firings impacting thousands of employees across the agency. According to The Washington Post, some employees are referring to this event as a 'Valentine's Day massacre.' The firings were particularly severe at the FDA, where hundreds of staffers received termination notices. This mass firing comes at a critical time during an ongoing measles outbreak, raising concerns about the potential impact on public health response capabilities.