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In response to criticisms, Musk posted on X on Sunday that the email is a, quote, This email is the latest in Musk's efforts to drastically reduce government staffing levels. More than 200,000 workers across more than a dozen agencies have already had their jobs eliminated. That figure includes around 1,600 U.S.

AID jobs cut as of yesterday, as well as 75,000 federal workers who voluntarily resigned, though it remains unclear whether they'll receive the buyouts they've been promised. Many federal employees say this firing spree has been personally devastating and doesn't seem to be in the interest of reducing fraud or waste, as Musk has claimed.

AID jobs cut as of yesterday, as well as 75,000 federal workers who voluntarily resigned, though it remains unclear whether they'll receive the buyouts they've been promised. Many federal employees say this firing spree has been personally devastating and doesn't seem to be in the interest of reducing fraud or waste, as Musk has claimed.

AID jobs cut as of yesterday, as well as 75,000 federal workers who voluntarily resigned, though it remains unclear whether they'll receive the buyouts they've been promised. Many federal employees say this firing spree has been personally devastating and doesn't seem to be in the interest of reducing fraud or waste, as Musk has claimed.

Sydney Kerman is a soil conservationist who, until recently, worked for the USDA in Rhode Island. Kerman told a local NBC affiliate that the Trump administration's decision would have far-reaching effects for farmers.

Sydney Kerman is a soil conservationist who, until recently, worked for the USDA in Rhode Island. Kerman told a local NBC affiliate that the Trump administration's decision would have far-reaching effects for farmers.

Sydney Kerman is a soil conservationist who, until recently, worked for the USDA in Rhode Island. Kerman told a local NBC affiliate that the Trump administration's decision would have far-reaching effects for farmers.

In some instances, the Trump administration has had to backtrack on firings. For example, Musk's team recently fired roughly 1,000 newly hired National Park Service employees whose staff entrances maintain the parks and rescue hikers who are hurt or lost. Some parks and national monuments announced they would have to reduce hours due to lack of staffing. There's been widespread public outcry.

In some instances, the Trump administration has had to backtrack on firings. For example, Musk's team recently fired roughly 1,000 newly hired National Park Service employees whose staff entrances maintain the parks and rescue hikers who are hurt or lost. Some parks and national monuments announced they would have to reduce hours due to lack of staffing. There's been widespread public outcry.

In some instances, the Trump administration has had to backtrack on firings. For example, Musk's team recently fired roughly 1,000 newly hired National Park Service employees whose staff entrances maintain the parks and rescue hikers who are hurt or lost. Some parks and national monuments announced they would have to reduce hours due to lack of staffing. There's been widespread public outcry.

And now, according to the AP, at least 50 jobs are being restored. And separately, in a memo put out last week, the Park Service is being authorized to hire up to 7,700 seasonal workers. That's about a 20 percent increase in seasonal positions.

And now, according to the AP, at least 50 jobs are being restored. And separately, in a memo put out last week, the Park Service is being authorized to hire up to 7,700 seasonal workers. That's about a 20 percent increase in seasonal positions.

And now, according to the AP, at least 50 jobs are being restored. And separately, in a memo put out last week, the Park Service is being authorized to hire up to 7,700 seasonal workers. That's about a 20 percent increase in seasonal positions.

Termination letters are also being rescinded for some workers who oversaw America's nuclear weapons, though officials said last week they were struggling to get in touch with some former employees to let them know that they are in fact needed in their jobs. As for the legality of what's happening, it's unclear how today's email deadline will play out.

Termination letters are also being rescinded for some workers who oversaw America's nuclear weapons, though officials said last week they were struggling to get in touch with some former employees to let them know that they are in fact needed in their jobs. As for the legality of what's happening, it's unclear how today's email deadline will play out.

Termination letters are also being rescinded for some workers who oversaw America's nuclear weapons, though officials said last week they were struggling to get in touch with some former employees to let them know that they are in fact needed in their jobs. As for the legality of what's happening, it's unclear how today's email deadline will play out.

The largest federal workers' union posted on social media that they do not believe Musk has the authority to carry out today's threat of firing employees who don't respond to his email. But the last time unions tried to intervene, they lost.

The largest federal workers' union posted on social media that they do not believe Musk has the authority to carry out today's threat of firing employees who don't respond to his email. But the last time unions tried to intervene, they lost.

The largest federal workers' union posted on social media that they do not believe Musk has the authority to carry out today's threat of firing employees who don't respond to his email. But the last time unions tried to intervene, they lost.

Last week, a federal judge ruled that he didn't have the authority to block the administration's downsizing attempts, saying this is an employment dispute that must follow a different legal process. Just days into his presidency, Donald Trump began sending active duty troops to the southern border to stop incoming migrants from crossing illegally.