Musk Orders Federal Employees to Justify Their Week's Work Amid Firings

Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency, threatens to fire federal workers who fail to report their weekly accomplishments. This follows President Trump's call to downsize the federal workforce. The move has sparked union outrage and raised legal questions about authority and execution.

In a controversial move that has left federal workers on edge, Elon Musk, head of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, announced that federal employees must account for their weekly accomplishments or face termination. This decision follows President Trump's appeal for more aggressive downsizing of the federal workforce.

Federal departments, including the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, received emails querying workers about their previous week's work. Employees must respond by Monday night, but the legality of Musk's authority to fire non-compliant staff remains in question.

Criticism has emerged from the AFGE union, which vows to fight any unlawful terminations. Concerns grow as public services risk destabilization due to haphazard firings, exacerbating fears about the effects on local economies and the continuation of vital services.

(With inputs from agencies.)