Breaking down Trump, Musk's claims that some federal workers are dead or don't exist
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Federal workers sue over Musk's threat to fire if they don't explain accomplishments
Attorneys for federal workers say in a lawsuit billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk violated the law with his weekend demand that employees explain their accomplishments or risk being firedABC News - 3d -
Trump calls Elon Musk's email ultimatum 'genius' as federal workers and some agencies push back
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday embraced Elon Musk's ultimatum demanding that federal workers report what they had accomplished last week or lose their jobs, a directive facing ...NBC News - 3d -
Trump, Musk suggest dead people are on federal payroll
President Trump and Elon Musk made comments about their initiative to understand if any people on the federal payroll should not be included. The comments came after Mr. Trump's first Cabinet ...CBS News - 1d -
Some federal agencies tell workers to ignore Musk email
An email from the Office of Personnel Management prompted by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency asks federal employees to justify what they do. Some agencies like the Pentagon and ...CBS News - 3d -
Federal workers left confused as Musk doubles down on threat
Employees get conflicting advice over compliance with a Musk-backed order to list their last week's work or face termination.BBC News - 3d -
Trump defends Musk’s ‘genius’ email to federal workers
President Trump on Monday defended tech billionaire Elon Musk after pushback over his email demanding federal workers list five accomplishments from the past week and in doing so, raising the of ...The Hill - 3d -
Musk makes baseless claim about large number of dead people on federal payroll
Elon Musk's speculation about dead or fictitious employees comes after numerous federal workers were told to ignore an email asking them to justify their jobs. Previous government reviews found no ...CBS News - 7h -
DOGE boss Musk doubles down on federal worker threat: Submit what you did list or get fired
Elon Musk has been tasked by President Donald Trump with slashing federal government spending and the federal employee headcount, an effort known as DOGE.CNBC - 2d -
Eye Opener: President Trump backs Elon Musk's ultimatum for federal workers
More confusion as President Trump backs Elon Musk's ultimatum for federal workers to list their achievements or face the consequences. Also, the U.S. sides with Russia at the U.N. as France's ...CBS News - 2d
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Judge rules mass firings of federal probationary employees likely illegal
He ordered the Office of Personnel Management to tell certain federal agencies it couldn't order the firings of probationary employees, including at the Defense Department.CBS News - 52m -
Who was Kiki Camarena, the DEA agent murdered in Mexico in 1985?
Enrique "Kiki" Camarena disappeared in 1985 shortly after he helped bust a billion-dollar marijuana operation in Mexico.CBS News - 4h -
Social Security Administration offering voluntary buyouts ahead of expected layoffs
The Social Security Administration is offering payouts to employees who voluntarily resign from the federal agency, ahead of what they warn will be "significant workforce reductions."CBS News - 4h -
Mom receives heart transplant after suffering rare condition after childbirth
Kristin King underwent a heart transplant four months after her heart began to fail following childbirth.CBS News - 5h -
Reporter's Notebook: The day Abe Lincoln reframed his image
A photograph and a speech changed the course of American history on this day in 1860. In a studio in New York City, aspiring presidential candidate Abe Lincoln stood for a portrait to prove he ...CBS News - 5h
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