Trump and Musk Unveil Plan for Federal Job Cuts and Transparency Reforms

US President Trump has ordered government agencies to cooperate with Elon Musk's so-called "Department of Government Efficiency", with the goal of "restoring accountability to the American public". This department aims to slash spending and reduce the workforce, with agency heads developing plans for large-scale reductions in force. Elon Musk made a rare public appearance at the White House on February 12, where Trump praised his work in reducing government spending. Musk joked that scrutiny over his influence was like a "daily proctology exam".