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In a related domestic update, the Trump administration has initiated personnel cuts at the CIA, which some analysts fear could undermine U.S. national security interests. These cuts involve recent hires deemed underperforming, as CIA Director John Ratcliffe moves to reshape the workforce. The broader implications of these cuts remain uncertain, yet they have sparked alarm among lawmakers and intelligence professionals who express that the CIA could suffer significant operational setbacks as a result.