Federal workers are facing chaos and confusion as President Trump moves to dismantle government bureaucracy and root out waste and fraud. Under the guidance of billionaire adviser Elon Musk, the administration is targeting federal employees with tactics borrowed from Musk’s private-sector businesses. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is issuing directives that raise questions about their authority, leading to conflicting guidance from federal agencies.
Lawsuits are challenging whether OPM has the authority to send these directives, with concerns about OPM exceeding its authority. Despite Musk’s lack of formal authority, his influence on the administration is evident in the handling of federal employees. Agency leaders are grappling with how to respond to Musk’s directives, leading to confusion and potential legal challenges.
As the administration moves forward with plans to cut federal jobs through a reduction in force, unions and attorneys are preparing for significant job losses. The ongoing chaos in the federal government has raised concerns about the administration’s approach to managing federal employees and agencies.
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