The Central Intelligence Agency has offered buyouts to its workforce as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to overhaul the federal government. The offer includes eight months of pay and benefits, but certain employees, including those handling high-priority tasks, are not eligible. CIA Director John Ratcliffe is implementing these changes to ensure the workforce is responsive to national security priorities and to infuse the Agency with renewed energy and leadership. Ratcliffe has pledged to keep politics out of intelligence decisions and not use loyalty tests in hiring or firing. However, federal employee unions, lawyers, and Democratic lawmakers have raised concerns about the legality of the buyout offers, as Congress has not authorized funds for such packages. The size of the CIA’s workforce and other intelligence agencies remains classified. Ratcliffe, a former member of Congress and Director of National Intelligence under Trump, assumed the role of CIA director on January 23.
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