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The CDC has experienced significant staff cuts, with around 600 employees fired over a weekend amid broader federal workforce reductions during the government shutdown, raising concerns about the agency's ability to respond to public health emergencies and maintain communication with Congress and local health departments.
Elon Musk announced that his role as a Special Government Employee in the Trump administration has ended, after overseeing significant federal workforce reductions through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). He expressed gratitude to Trump and indicated that DOGE's efforts to reduce wasteful spending will continue. Musk is stepping back to focus on his companies, amid ongoing political and fiscal debates surrounding Trump's policies and the federal budget.