Billionaire Elon Musk issued an ultimatum to federal employees, stating they must justify their work completed during the week or resign, sparking controversy and pushback from union representatives. An email from the Office of Personnel Management requested employees to summarize their work and threatened resignation if they failed to respond by Monday, though FBI Director Kash Patel advised employees to pause responses pending internal review. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency aims to reduce federal workforce, leading to tensions and resistance among employees and union representatives.
Full Article
Germans Are Voting. Here’s What to Watch For.
Germans vote in a snap election as Chancellor Scholz's government collapses, with Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats leading polls. The far-right AfD is expected to place second, while small parties like Die Linke and the Free Democratic Party aim to clear the five percent threshold. The "firewall" against extremist parties will be tested, with concerns over the AfD's potential impact on German politics and the stability of future coalitions. Full Article
Read more