CIA Begins Firing Probationary Officers in Workforce Reduction Effort

The dismissals follow a federal judge's ruling and are part of the Trump administration's push to streamline federal agencies.

The CIA has started terminating employees hired within the past two years, citing performance reviews and suitability for high-pressure roles.
The firings are part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to reduce the size of the federal workforce, impacting multiple agencies.
A federal judge recently upheld the CIA director's authority to dismiss employees deemed unnecessary, including those involved in diversity initiatives under the previous administration.
Concerns have been raised about the potential exposure of dismissed employees' identities, which could make them vulnerable to foreign adversaries like China and Russia.
Lawmakers on intelligence committees were reportedly not informed about the dismissals in advance and are seeking further details from the agency.