DOGE's Elon Musk says federal employees must document their work or resign; some agencies push back
Some federal agencies, including the State and Defense Departments, told their employees not to respond to an email asking for a list of tasks they completed.
Cabinet officials caught off guard and frustrated by Musk’s directives to federal employees
Elon Musk’s presence at President Donald Trump’s first Cabinet meeting on Wednesday will solidify his power in the administration — and how quickly he’s amassed it despite not being elected or Senate confirmed.
Elon Musk Draws Ire Telling Federal Employees to Justify Their Jobs Over Email or Resign
Musk caused alarm among federal employees over an email sent on Saturday requesting that employees summarize their work.
Elon Musk’s Federal Worker Emails: Agency Leaders Can Decide If Employees Must Reply, White House Says
Trump claimed Monday that any agencies saying not to respond to the email were doing it "in a friendly manner."
Federal employees may get more demands to justify their work at Elon Musk's direction
WASHINGTON — The turmoil that enveloped the federal workforce over the last few days is unlikely to cease anytime soon as the U.S. government’s human resources agency considers how to fulfill Elon Musk ’s demands.
Elon Musk's email address for federal employee reports may have leaked. The trolling's already begun.
Elon Musk sent government employees into something of a frenzy over the weekend after posting an ultimatum on X: Federal employees have to send an email saying "what they got done last week" or risk losing their jobs.
Elon Musk has a warning for federal employees still working from home
Federal workers will have to return to the office this week in compliance with President Trump's order or be put on administrative leave, DOGE leader Elon Musk warned.
21 federal technology workers resign in protest of Elon Musk's DOGE
Twenty-one federal tech employees resigned instead of helping DOGE, saying they will not use their skills to "dismantle critical public services."
Elon Musk says federal employees must fill out productivity reports or resign
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said Saturday that all federal employees are expected to fill out a mandatory productivity report form and will be considered resigned if they do not.
Trump Backs Musk As He Roils The Federal Workforce With Demands And Threats
President Donald Trump is backing Elon Musk’s demand that federal employees explain their recent accomplishments or risk getting fired.
5 Reasons I Love Elon Musk’s Request for Five Things, and 1 Reason I Hate It
The DOGE email is blunt, but hints at what can be accomplished when employees are asked to list their accomplishments.
Elon Musk says 'bar is very low' after ordering federal employees to fill out productivity reports or resign
Elon Musk said Saturday that "the bar is very low" after announcing that all federal employees must report their productivity ...
DOGE tech employees jointly resign in protest of Elon Musk
"These actions are not compatible with the mission we joined the United States Digital Service to carry out: to deliver ...
Not known for political coverage, Wired takes a leading role in tracking Elon Musk's team
Shortly after becoming Wired's global editorial director in 2023, Katie Drummond acted on an early-morning idea. With a ...
Trump to hold 1st Cabinet meeting. Elon Musk will be there, too
President Donald Trump is holding the first Cabinet meeting of his second term on Wednesday. Joining the group will be Elon ...
Elon Musk’s business empire is built on $38 billion in government funding
Over the years, Musk and his businesses have received at least $38 billion in government contracts, loans, subsidies and tax ...
Federal Worker Unions Answer Musk's 'What Did You Do Last Week?' Threat With Lawsuit
President Donald Trump called the threatening email “genius,” but some federal agencies have instructed employees not to ...
Frustration at Elon Musk spills over after closed-door House GOP meeting: 'Fed to the wolves'
House Republicans are privately complaining about Elon Musk's federal government efforts, though nearly all agree with the ...