Trump, joined by Musk in Oval Office, orders up big cuts in federal workforce
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Trump signs executive order to continue downsizing federal workforce
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump made a rare appearance with Elon Musk, his most powerful adviser, in the Oval Office on Tuesday before signing an executive order to continue downsizing the federal workforce.
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Elon Musk joins President Donald Trump as he signs order to cut down federal workforce
Elon Musk joined President Donald Trump in the Oval Office as he signed an executive order aimed at cutting the federal workforce.
With Musk at his side, Trump orders US agencies to plan for 'large-scale' staff cuts
President Donald Trump ordered U.S. agencies on Tuesday to work closely with top adviser Elon Musk's effort to shrink the federal workforce by identifying government employees who can be laid off and functions that can be eliminated entirely.
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