Elon Musk listens as US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 11, 2025

Billionaire Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump presented a united front in the Oval Office on Tuesday — before Trump granted Musk even more power.

Trump signed an executive order that requires federal agencies to report to the Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency Service as they cut down the federal workforce. All hires will need to be made with the approval of a “DOGE Team Lead” at each agency, and no more than one person will be hired for every four that depart, according to the order.

“By eliminating waste, bloat, and insularity, my Administration will empower American families, workers, taxpayers, and........

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