A recent round of layoffs managed by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had resulted in several U.S. government workers with top security clearances being let go without the standard exit briefings, a situation that could present serious national security risks, according to a report.

The employees with top-secret security clearances are required to undergo a final debriefing, which includes a review of the non-disclosure agreements they signed, guidance on handling classified information post-termination, and advice on how to respond if approached by foreign adversaries, Reuters reported, citing four sources in knowledge of the matter.

However, these sources revealed that several fired employees did not receive these critical briefings. This lapse in procedure could raise national security risks as these individuals dealt with secret information, from handling sensitive data related to nuclear weapons, power grid security, and U.S. international development programs, said former security officials.

Top-secret clearance holders are also required to turn in their department-issued laptops and........

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