Some defense officials responsible for drafting lists of civilian Pentagon employees to be terminated as soon as this week ...

"Those who we need, who are the best and brightest, are going to stay. Those who are under performers — won't," said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

DoD has estimated that the southern border operations will cost $1 billion over eight months. GAO found DoD didn't have reliable cost estimates in the past.

DOGE, which specializes in identifying inefficiencies, will work to reallocate resources within the DOD, aiming to save taxpayer dollars while ensuring the focus remains on military readiness.