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Musk's Workforce Cuts Threaten 50,000 Defense Jobs

2/23/2025

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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is set to slash 5-8% of the Defense Department's civilian workforce, threatening over 50,000 jobs. Critics, like Stella Parton, argue these cuts will devastate vulnerable communities. As legal battles unfold, questions loom over Musk's authority and the potential fallout on essential government services.

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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is set to slash 5-8% of the Defense Department's civilian workforce, threatening over 50,000 jobs. Critics, like Stella Parton, argue these cuts will devastate vulnerable communities. As legal battles unfold, questions loom over Musk's authority and the potential fallout on essential government services.