CIA Offers Buyouts to Entire Workforce Amid Trump Administration Restructuring

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has offered buyouts to its entire workforce, marking a significant step in the Trump administration's initiative to downsize the federal government and align agencies with its priorities. Employees can receive approximately eight months of pay and benefits if they voluntarily resign, a move aimed at restructuring the agency to focus more on combating drug cartels and countering China. Additionally, the CIA has paused hiring for positions with conditional offers, indicating that some offers might be rescinded if candidates lack the necessary qualifications for the agency's new objectives. CIA Director John Ratcliffe is leading this initiative, emphasizing the need for a workforce that is agile and responsive to national security priorities. While the scope of the buyout program is unprecedented for a national security agency, it's unclear how many employees will accept the offer, given the agency's high staff retention rate. This overhaul signals a major transformation within the CIA and reflects broader efforts to streamline government functions under the Trump administration.