The Department of Defense has begun mass layoffs, placing thousands of probationary employees on administrative leave ahead of their expected termination. Officials say the cuts target poor performers, but no clear criteria have been provided. The move follows a broader effort to shrink the federal workforce, with plans for hiring freezes and additional staff reductions. Some employees, including veterans and well-reviewed workers, say they were caught off guard. Pentagon officials have yet to disclose how many employees are affected or how exemptions are being granted.
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