The Pentagon aims to eliminate 50,000 to 60,000 civilian jobs as part of a workforce transformation strategy focusing on efficiency and cost reduction.
The U.S. Education Department announces layoffs affecting nearly half of its workforce amid efforts towards agency dismantlement, sparking widespread concern.
Trump clarifies that Cabinet secretaries, not Elon Musk, hold authority over staffing decisions within their agencies amid ongoing cost-cutting measures.
Pete Hegseth directs DOD civilian employees to comply with OPM email directive requesting weekly work accomplishments, enhancing government efficiency.
The Social Security Administration plans to cut 7,000 jobs as part of a restructuring effort, raising concerns about services for millions of beneficiaries.
Massive IRS layoffs threaten to delay tax refunds and hinder enforcement against tax evasion, as the agency faces significant staff reductions during peak filing season.