February saw a staggering 245% surge in layoffs, reaching the highest level since 2020, driven mainly by federal government cuts and economic uncertainties.
Trump clarifies that Cabinet secretaries, not Elon Musk, hold authority over staffing decisions within their agencies amid ongoing cost-cutting measures.
Elon Musk pushes for the privatization of USPS and Amtrak, highlighting financial issues and advocating for government reform at a recent tech conference.
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.
A federal judge has blocked Trump's attempt to freeze federal funding, citing violations of Congress’s authority and constitutional governance concerns.
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.