Who let the Doge out? The damage Trump, Musk have done to US agencies in their warpath

Who let the Doge out? The damage Trump, Musk have done to US agencies in their warpath

WASHINGTON, Feb 18 — US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, one of his closest advisers, have mounted a sweeping campaign to slash the size of the 2.3 million-strong federal workforce, firing at least 9,500 employees in an unprecedented effort that shows no sign of slowing. The layoffs were primarily aimed at workers with less than a year of service who have fewer job protections than longer-tenured staffers. In addition, about 75,…

Who Let the DOGE Out? Cutting Gov’t Waste Is Now a Spectator Sport

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How hard have US agencies been hit by Trump and Musk's layoffs?

U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, one of his closest advisers, have mounted a sweeping campaign to slash the size of the 2.3 million-strong federal workforce, firing at least 9,500 employees in an unprecedented effort that shows no sign of slowing. Here are details on some of the layoffs at federal departments and agencies: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Around 2,300 workers were laid off from the Interior Department, sources sa…