NHTSA Trims Workforce Amid Ongoing Tesla Investigations

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently laid off 4% of its staff as part of government cuts. Despite this, the agency remains larger than before President Joe Biden's tenure. Investigations into Tesla, under Elon Musk's leadership, continue as the agency adapts to changing federal oversight.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a 4% reduction in its workforce as part of broader efforts to trim government staffing, according to a spokesperson on Monday.

This development emerges amid the agency's ongoing investigations into Tesla, led by CEO Elon Musk, as President Biden's administration focuses on optimizing federal operations.

Although the staff cuts have reduced the workforce, the NHTSA remains significantly larger compared to its size before President Joe Biden assumed office, having initially expanded by 30%.

(With inputs from agencies.)