Three-thousand six-hundred probationary Health and Human Services (HHS) workers are reportedly out of a job as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) shines a light on government waste. The post Report: DOGE Lays Off 3,600 Probationary HHS Workers as Audits Continue appeared first on Breitbart.
DOGE, under Elon Musk's leadership, has terminated 3,600 probationary HHS workers as part of efforts to reduce government waste, potentially saving taxpayers $600 million annually. The layoffs focused on non-critical roles, while over half of probationary workers retained their positions. DOGE's approach involves identifying essential functions and screening employees, sparking criticism from Democrats who oppose the audits and threaten a government shutdown. Former GAO head David Walker supports these measures but emphasizes the need for greater transparency.