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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized cash bonuses of up to $25,000 for the top 15% of civilian employees in the Defense Department to recognize their outstanding contributions, amid efforts to reshape and reduce the civilian workforce.
Nearly half of the Defense Department's civilian employees, about 334,900, could be furloughed during a government shutdown, with essential operations like border security, military support, and emergency services continuing. The shutdown's impact depends on congressional funding decisions, with ongoing debates and legislative efforts to prevent it.
The Pentagon is recruiting civilian employees to support ICE and CBP operations along the US southern border, as part of a broader effort to enhance immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, with volunteers supporting various logistical and operational roles for up to 180 days.