Treasury Department Prepares for Major Workforce Reductions Under DOGE Initiative

Plans for substantial layoffs target reinstated probationary employees as DOGE claims $130 billion in federal savings.

The U.S. Treasury Department is finalizing plans for significant layoffs across its 100,000-employee workforce, part of the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) federal downsizing efforts.
Reductions in force (RIFs) will disproportionately impact reinstated probationary employees due to seniority-based policies, according to court filings by Treasury officials.
DOGE, led by Elon Musk, claims to have saved $130 billion through office closures, contract terminations, and workforce reductions, though these figures face scrutiny for accuracy.
Federal judges have issued temporary restraining orders halting some DOGE actions, citing potential violations of laws governing large-scale layoffs.
Nationwide protests from federal employees, including postal workers and scientists, continue as concerns grow over disruptions to essential services and long-term governance stability.