Overview

• Two federal judges ruled against firings by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), calling the process unlawful and ordering reinstatements for affected employees.
• The General Services Administration plans to end 793 federal office leases by June 30, a move Musk claims will save $500 million but has drawn concerns over operational disruptions.
• A Quinnipiac poll shows 60% of Americans disapprove of Musk’s handling of federal workforce reforms, with 54% believing the changes are harming the country.
• The U.S. Postal Service agreed to collaborate with DOGE on workforce cuts, prompting warnings from Democrats about potential catastrophic impacts on rural and essential services.
• Reports reveal DOGE operatives with ties to Musk’s companies have infiltrated the Social Security Administration, raising concerns over data security and privatization efforts.