DOGE team welcomed at the Pentagon but some remain skeptical

The Department of Defense is tasked with cutting 8% from next year’s budget, with Secretary Pete Hegseth welcoming DOGE officials to the Pentagon and expressing hope for Elon Musk’s involvement. The Pentagon, with a budget exceeding $850 billion, aims to overhaul weapons acquisition processes to save costs, as top official Tara Dougherty highlights inefficiencies involving outdated technology and budget overruns. Concerns about DOGE’s impact on national security arise after mass firings at the Department of Energy and Veterans Affairs, prompting fears of hasty actions compromising sensitive information and operations.

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