In 2022, Elon Musk acquired Twitter and required the CEO to list his weekly accomplishments, a tactic later used on federal employees when Musk served as chair of the Department of Government Efficiency. Musk fired top executives at Twitter, including CEO Parag Agrawal, citing productivity issues, and implemented layoffs of roughly 70-80% of the workforce. As part of his oversight of federal agencies under the Trump administration, Musk ordered employees to report their weekly accomplishments or face termination, reflecting his goal to streamline operations and cut unnecessary staff.
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House Republicans face dilemma over Medicaid cuts as they vow to protect benefits
SummaryHouse Republicans are tasked with cutting $1.5 trillion from the budget, primarily targeting Medicaid, to offset President Trump's tax cuts, despite leadership's claims that benefits will not be reduced. The Energy and Commerce Committee is directed to find at least $880 billion in savings, with Medicaid being the primary source, prompting concerns from experts about the impact on vulnerable populations. Some Republicans propose shifting costs to states and enhancing oversight to achieve savings, while a...
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