Tracy Mumford

It was Congress's first recess since President Trump took office, and constituents were waiting for the lawmakers with questions about executive orders, government layoffs, and the work of Elon Musk.

In Trinity, Texas this weekend, Representative Pete Sessions was pushed for answers about how Trump and Musk are trying to slash spending.

In Trinity, Texas this weekend, Representative Pete Sessions was pushed for answers about how Trump and Musk are trying to slash spending.

In Trinity, Texas this weekend, Representative Pete Sessions was pushed for answers about how Trump and Musk are trying to slash spending.

Sessions appeared unfazed by the questions and by the people shouting over him at some points. He said he could not promise anyone would be insulated from budget cuts. Nationwide, many of the most vocal complaints at the town halls came from people who identified themselves as Democrats.

Sessions appeared unfazed by the questions and by the people shouting over him at some points. He said he could not promise anyone would be insulated from budget cuts. Nationwide, many of the most vocal complaints at the town halls came from people who identified themselves as Democrats.

Sessions appeared unfazed by the questions and by the people shouting over him at some points. He said he could not promise anyone would be insulated from budget cuts. Nationwide, many of the most vocal complaints at the town halls came from people who identified themselves as Democrats.

I'll see you next time.

I'll see you next time.

I'll see you next time.

Musk warned that anyone who didn't respond to it with a summary of their work would lose their job. The email reached workers across multiple agencies, from the FBI to the FDA. It even went to sitting federal judges who were not part of the executive branch. The demand triggered a standoff.

Musk warned that anyone who didn't respond to it with a summary of their work would lose their job. The email reached workers across multiple agencies, from the FBI to the FDA. It even went to sitting federal judges who were not part of the executive branch. The demand triggered a standoff.

Musk warned that anyone who didn't respond to it with a summary of their work would lose their job. The email reached workers across multiple agencies, from the FBI to the FDA. It even went to sitting federal judges who were not part of the executive branch. The demand triggered a standoff.

Several agency officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, urged workers not to reply. Some reiterated that they were in charge of their staff, not Musk. The pushback reflects a growing unease behind the scenes of the Trump administration about Musk's power. President Trump, however, said Saturday he wants Musk to be more aggressive.

Several agency officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, urged workers not to reply. Some reiterated that they were in charge of their staff, not Musk. The pushback reflects a growing unease behind the scenes of the Trump administration about Musk's power. President Trump, however, said Saturday he wants Musk to be more aggressive.

Several agency officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, urged workers not to reply. Some reiterated that they were in charge of their staff, not Musk. The pushback reflects a growing unease behind the scenes of the Trump administration about Musk's power. President Trump, however, said Saturday he wants Musk to be more aggressive.

Musk's latest controversial order comes as his team, the Department of Government Efficiency, is claiming that it's cut $55 billion of federal spending so far. It's posted a so-called wall of receipts on its website, but The Times has found that it's marred by accounting errors, outdated data, and other mistakes. Some contracts they said they canceled were double or triple counted.

Musk's latest controversial order comes as his team, the Department of Government Efficiency, is claiming that it's cut $55 billion of federal spending so far. It's posted a so-called wall of receipts on its website, but The Times has found that it's marred by accounting errors, outdated data, and other mistakes. Some contracts they said they canceled were double or triple counted.

Musk's latest controversial order comes as his team, the Department of Government Efficiency, is claiming that it's cut $55 billion of federal spending so far. It's posted a so-called wall of receipts on its website, but The Times has found that it's marred by accounting errors, outdated data, and other mistakes. Some contracts they said they canceled were double or triple counted.

One line item initially claimed a contract was worth $8 billion when it was $8 million. The full analysis of Doge's budget claims is at NYTimes.com.