Next Phase of Trump’s Work Force Cuts Underway

“The next phase in the Trump administration’s effort to rapidly downsize the federal work force was well underway on Tuesday as confusion roiled through the ranks over how employees should respond to an ultimatum from Elon Musk to justify their roles or be fired,” the New York Times reports.

“Since Sunday afternoon, at least three independent agencies have formally alerted staff members of upcoming dismissals through a ‘reduction in force’ process ordered by President Trump.”