Summary

Trump plans to sign an executive order further downsizing the federal workforce, limiting hiring to one new employee per four departures.

The order, aligned with Elon Musk’s cost-cutting efforts, could eliminate or merge agencies deemed nonessential.

A deferred resignation program has allegedly led to 65,000 departures, though its legality is under court review.

Federal workers and union leaders protested the cuts, citing job insecurity, public service concerns, disruptions to government functions.