The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is set to fire 15,000 employees next week as part of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.) efforts to cut federal jobs and government spending. The mass termination comes after the Trump administration ordered the removal of probationary employees who haven't received civil service protection. The layoffs are happening quickly, and it is unclear if more IRS workers will be affected. The IRS had planned to expand its operations for the 2025 tax season but had to abandon the plan due to funding cuts. The D.O.G.E. agency is also facing legal challenges, as attorneys general from 14 states have sued, claiming it is operating without oversight. A federal judge ruled in favor of D.O.G.E., granting it access to federal data from various agencies. The ruling raises concerns about the potential access to sensitive information and the impact on government whistleblowers.



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