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Trump Admin Prepares for Layoffs Amid Shift in Defense Department Worker Roster Plan

The Trump administration is expected to enact layoffs at the Defense Department amid reports that it plans to fire probationary employees who were hired during the arrival of cryptocurrency DOGE.

The Trump administration is expected to enact layoffs at the Defense Department amid concerns over the potential arrival of dogecoin (DOGE), a digital currency also known as 'meme coin,' according to a report. The White House has directed defense agencies to turn over a list of workers by Tuesday, potentially leading to firings of probationary employees. As part of its efforts to downsize and reshape the department, the administration is reshuffling positions and eliminating redundant roles. The move may be part of a broader effort to reduce costs and modernize the agency's operations.

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