Musk Orders Federal Employees to Justify Their Jobs—Or Face Dismissal

Federal employees were blindsided over the weekend when they received an email from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) demanding a summary of their work from the previous week. The directive, reportedly backed by Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, came with an implicit threat: failure to respond could be taken as a resignation. The move has caused turmoil across government agencies, with national security offices advising employees not to reply until further notice. Musk later attempted to downplay concerns, insisting that even a simple response would suffice. While some agencies like the Secret Service have instructed employees to comply, others, including the FBI and the State Department, have pushed back. Legal experts warn that Musk lacks the authority to force resignations, and federal unions are already gearing up for legal battles. Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers and union leaders have condemned the ultimatum as an attack on public service. The controversy comes as Musk and Trump push for sweeping changes to the federal workforce, sparking fears of mass terminations and political purges. Read more: CNN.