U.S. officials say Department of Government Efficiency staffers were at the Pentagon on Tuesday and receiving lists of the military's probationary employees
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has obtained lists of probationary military employees from the Pentagon, with the Pentagon required to identify these individuals by Tuesday. Some may be exempt due to critical roles, following similar reductions at other federal agencies. Secretary Pete Hegseth supports these cuts, aiming to "cut the fat" and focus on warfighters. President Trump involved Elon Musk, who, despite not officially leading DOGE, serves as a senior adviser. Legal challenges arose, but a judge denied a temporary injunction against the firings.
