Cuts pushed by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Donald Trump are undermining the U.S. government's ability to defend against escalating threats from Iran, with one former national security official warning the reductions may "impact our defensive capabilities" at a time of growing global instability.
On Saturday, the U.S. launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, escalating tensions with Tehran and triggering federal preparedness measures. Trump's DOGE-led downsizing since returning to office has led to the loss of over 100,000 federal employees, CNN reported.
