Trump clarifies that Cabinet secretaries, not Elon Musk, hold authority over staffing decisions within their agencies amid ongoing cost-cutting measures.
Planned job cuts at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs aim to slash over 80,000 positions, causing backlash among Democrats and veterans' advocates.
Senate Republicans engage with Elon Musk to push for legislative support on budget cuts initiated by DOGE as pressures mount from legal challenges and public outcry.
The Social Security Administration plans to cut 7,000 jobs as part of a restructuring effort, raising concerns about services for millions of beneficiaries.
As the House passes a controversial budget resolution, Medicaid cuts spark widespread concern, prompting action across U.S. states to protect vulnerable populations.
The Trump administration initiates major federal layoffs with Elon Musk proposing significant budget slashes, stirring controversy over public sector impacts.
Elon Musk's directives cause chaos among federal workers, leading to resignations and uncertainty as he attends Trump's cabinet meeting amid staffing cuts.