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DOGE is getting lists of the military’s probationary workers from the Pentagon

Department of Government Efficiency staffers received lists of military probationary employees at the Pentagon, as U.S. Officials reported.
It is unclear if all probationary personnel will be cut, with some possibly exempt due to essential roles, according to four anonymous officials.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supports cuts, stating that the Pentagon needs 'to cut the fat and grow the muscle , as posted on X.
The Government Accountability Office reported in 2023 that over 700,000 full-time civilians were working for the Defense Department.

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Defense officials question legality of Pentagon firings

Across the department, tens of thousands of civilian employees are considered probationary and eligible to be fired, the senior defense official said. CNN has reached out to the Office of the Secretary of Defense for comment.

3 days ago·San Jose, United States

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CNN

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Defense officials fear impending Pentagon firings could break law and hurt military readiness

Some defense officials responsible for drafting lists of civilian Pentagon employees to be terminated as soon as this week are raising concerns with their superiors that the summary firings could break the law and potentially harm US military readiness, a senior defense official told CNN.

3 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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USA Today

Pentagon is next in DOGE layoff sights as probationary hires are tallied

The military's services handed in lists of the employees hired within the last year to the Trump administration.

3 days ago·United States

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readtangle.com

The latest on Musk and DOGE.

This is Tangle: an independent, nonpartisan, subscriber-supported politics newsletter that summarizes the best arguments from across the political spectrum on the news of the day — then “my take.”Are you new here? Get free emails to your inbox daily. Would you rather listen? You can find our podcast here.Today's read: 13 minutes.🐕What's the latest with DOGE? Plus, what are the differences between a law Biden signed and an executive order Trump …

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Military Times

DOGE is getting lists of military’s probationary workers from Pentagon

It is not clear whether all probationary personnel will be let go — instead, some might be exempted due to the critical nature of their work.

3 days ago·Vienna, United States

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Military.com

Pentagon Creates Staff Termination List as DOGE Targets Military

The Pentagon is sending Trump administration officials the names of probationary workers who could be targeted in an upcoming round of federal employee cuts, according to people familiar with the matter.

3 days ago·San Francisco, United States

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