ISTANBUL The US defense secretary has issued new guidance requiring Pentagon civilians to respond to a follow-up email from the unofficial Department of Government Efficiency, a controversial cost-cutting team led by Elon Musk, asking for five weekly accomplishments. “Following a review of Pentagon procedures and consultation with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), I am issuing updated guidance,” Pete Hegseth said in a new directive released by the Pentagon on Monday. Previously, several