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.
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Musk doubles down on threat to federal workers: File list of accomplishments or get fired
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Americanswers... on 5 Live! What's Elon Musk's latest threat to federal workers?
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Deadline looms for federal workers over Musk’s demand
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Trump 2nd term live updates: Elon Musk doubles down on OPM email order
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Elon Musk demands federal workers explain their jobs or be sacked
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Elon Musk Tells Federal Workers to Detail Work in an Email or Lose Their Jobs
Elon Musk has drawn inspiration from his 2022 takeover of Twitter with the tactic. His threat on social media of termination did not appear in an email to federal workers requesting the work ...The New York Times - 2d -
Elon Musk says federal workers must justify their work — or resign
Billionaire Elon Musk issued an ultimatum to federal employees Saturday, saying in a post on his social media platform X that employees must respond to an email justifying the work they completed ...NBC News - 2d
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