‘Department of government efficiency’ to terminate 793 leases as poll says 60% of voters disapprove of Musk agency

Summary

Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s aggressive federal cost-cutting plans face legal setbacks and public opposition.

A new Quinnipiac poll showed that 60% of voters disapprove of Musk’s tactics, though Republicans remain largely supportive.

Judges blocked the firing of probationary employees, calling Musk’s “department of government efficiency” approach a “sham.”

Meanwhile, agencies nationwide braced for major disruptions as the GSA prepared to terminate hundreds of leases to save $500m.