President Donald Trump has signed an executive order initiating widespread layoffs in federal agencies. The move, enforced by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), prioritises cuts in diversity, equity, and inclusion roles, temporary employees, and non-essential staff. The restructuring limits hiring to one for every four departures and grants DOGE influence over agency operations.

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