President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency continues making headlines as 38,000 federal employees have been terminated amid growing controversy and internal dissent. Here’s what you need to know about the latest developments in this rapidly evolving situation:

The firing tally

The scope of federal workforce reductions is expanding:

Internal upheaval

The efficiency office faces its own staffing crisis:

Expanding operations

Despite challenges, DOGE leadership pushes forward:

Public reaction

The initiative has sparked intense media response:

Legal landscape

Multiple court battles continue to shape implementation:

Political implications

The controversy has significant political dimensions:

The path forward

Several key developments are expected soon:

The unprecedented scale and speed of the workforce reduction effort has created a volatile situation within the federal government, with both supporters and critics acknowledging the transformative nature of the initiative. As legal challenges mount and public debate intensifies, the ultimate scope and impact of DOGE’s mandate remains uncertain.

Read more:

• Trump’s tally: 38,000 feds fired so far, 6,000 veterans

• 20 staffers quit DOGE, citing ’qualms of conscience’

• Elon Musk forges ahead with DOGE, demands list of federal workers’ tasks

• Jon Stewart, ’Daily Show’ host, smashes mug, injures hand in fiery DOGE rant

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