President Trump announced that future federal workforce cuts will be conducted carefully, using a 'scalpel' method rather than a 'hatchet', emphasizing a collaborative approach with agency leaders while also supporting Elon Musk's role in the cuts amidst growing concerns about Musk's chaotic methods.

A federal board has ordered the reinstatement of nearly 6,000 USDA employees fired under the Trump administration's rapid workforce reduction efforts, finding probable violations of personnel law.

The Trump administration has terminated hundreds of NOAA employees as part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce in scientific roles. Experts warn that these layoffs could severely impact weather forecasting and response capabilities, leading to increased damages from weather-related events.

The article discusses how government officials, including the FBI director and the director of national intelligence, reacted to Elon Musk's controversial directive to federal workers regarding email reporting, which they deemed a potential threat to national security.

Elon Musk's email required federal workers to document their accomplishments or risk being perceived as having resigned, leading to confusion and anxiety among employees. Legal experts questioned the email's legitimacy, and a task force was formed to support affected workers amidst the chaos.