Pentagon is next in DOGE layoff sights as probationary hires are tallied
NPR reported one circulating memo called for an 8% cut to the department. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity to confirm reports that the lists were submitted. The Office of Personnel Management did not respond to a request for comment.
Pentagon to lay off about 5,400 probationary employees, possibly more
The Department of Defense expects to lay off more than 5,000 probationary employees starting next week, as the department complies with the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the size of the federal workforce.
Pentagon says it will start firing 5,400 probationary civilian employees next week
The Pentagon said on Friday it would start firing about 5,400 civilian employees who were on probation, the first moves by President Donald Trump's administration at the department to make good on its promise to reduce the federal workforce.
Department of Defense to layoff thousands of employees
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has confirmed that the Department of Defense plans to cut anywhere from 5-8% of its civilian workforce, which could result in the firings of around 1,500 people.
Pentagon to start mass layoffs with 5,400 civilian workers next week
WASHINGTON >> The Pentagon said today it would cut 5,400 jobs as part of President Donald Trump’s effort to slash the federal workforce, a day after some Republican lawmakers faced a backlash from voters.
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