Overview

• Over 100,000 federal employees have already been laid off under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), with plans for further reductions under White House review.
• Critics argue the layoffs are causing operational inefficiencies, including delays in services, program cancellations, and reduced productivity across agencies.
• National security experts warn that the abrupt firing of intelligence officials with access to classified information increases counterintelligence risks.
• Federal employees and unions are resisting the cuts through protests, unionization efforts, and legal challenges questioning the legality of the layoffs.
• DOGE's cost-cutting measures have been criticized for chaotic implementation, failing to produce significant savings, and demoralizing the federal workforce.