President Trump and advisor Elon Musk are drastically cutting back the U.S. federal workforce, with over 9,500 workers across various departments fired and additional buyouts offered. The moves have faced legal challenges and criticism for lacking coordination and threatening essential services. President Trump and advisor Elon Musk are drastically cutting back the U.S. federal workforce, with over 9,500 workers across various departments fired and additional buyouts offered. The moves have faced legal challenges and criticism for lacking coordination and threatening essential services. Economic Times