Elon Musk's Ultimatum to U.S. Federal Workers Sparks Internal Resistance

Federal agencies, including the Pentagon and FBI, have instructed employees to defy Musk's demand to justify weekly activities or face termination.

Elon Musk, tasked by President Trump to cut federal spending, issued a directive requiring federal employees to report their weekly accomplishments or risk losing their jobs.
The Pentagon, FBI, and other federal agencies have advised employees not to comply, citing concerns over procedural and confidentiality violations.
Musk's directive has been criticized as overly harsh, with unions and officials promising to contest any dismissals they deem unlawful.
Since Musk's appointment, the Trump administration has implemented sweeping layoffs, with tens of thousands of federal employees either terminated or incentivized to resign.
The standoff highlights growing tensions within the administration over Musk's expansive authority and aggressive cost-cutting measures.