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Defense Dept. Cuts Jobs Amid Hegseth Controversy

3/30/2025

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The U.S. Defense Department is shaking things up with a workforce reduction aimed at boosting military efficiency, following Secretary Pete Hegseth's memorandum for early retirements. Adding to the turmoil, a recent poll shows that 54% of voters, including many Republicans, think Hegseth should step down after leaking sensitive military plans in a group chat.

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The U.S. Defense Department is shaking things up with a workforce reduction aimed at boosting military efficiency, following Secretary Pete Hegseth's memorandum for early retirements. Adding to the turmoil, a recent poll shows that 54% of voters, including many Republicans, think Hegseth should step down after leaking sensitive military plans in a group chat.