In an ongoing effort by Elon Musk to significantly cut US government spending, federal employees found themselves facing a daunting decision on Monday: report their work achievements to Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) or risk facing job loss. Specific government agencies, including the FBI and the State Department, advised their employees to disregard DOGE’s request. However, US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that employees who refuse to cooperate should be regarded as “semi-fired.”

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