# Tom Cotton

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-28**: Fifth round of staff cuts announced — Pulte announces a 'near final round' of terminations on X, bringing total staffing reduction to 30% since June.
- **2026-07-28**: Senate confirms Jay Clayton as DNI — Hours after the cut announcement, the Senate confirms Jay Clayton to permanently lead ODNI.
- **2026-06**: Bill Pulte becomes Acting DNI — Pulte takes over as acting director following Gabbard's departure, immediately continuing the downsizing push.
- **2025-08**: Tulsi Gabbard announces 'ODNI 2.0' cuts — In a Fox News appearance, Gabbard declares the restructuring will save $700M annually by reducing ODNI staff by over 40%.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### ODNI Slashes 30% of Staff: What HR Leaders Can Learn from Mass Federal Layoffs
2026-08-01 19:27:17 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

The ODNI’s fifth round of layoffs, cutting 30% of its workforce in weeks, is a real-world case study in rapid government downsizing. HR professionals can glean critical insights into legal compliance, morale management, and strategic workforce planning from this high-stakes restructuring.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/odni-30-percent-staff-cuts-hr-lessons

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