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Trump's DOGE fires thousands more federal employees; president orders end to school Covid-19 vaccine mandates: Live


Published on 2025-02-15 00:41:15 - MSN
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  • Veterans Affairs lets go of 1,000 employees as Trump and Musk push cost-cutting plan into overdrive: Live - President and billionaire ally move to shrink government as deputy JD Vance prepares to meet

The article discusses a significant reduction in the workforce at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), where approximately 1,000 employees were let go as part of a broader cost-cutting initiative influenced by former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. This move is part of an aggressive plan to streamline operations and reduce government spending. The layoffs have sparked a debate about the impact on services for veterans, with critics arguing that such cuts could compromise the care and benefits provided to veterans. Meanwhile, supporters of the initiative believe it will lead to more efficient use of taxpayer money and potentially better management within the VA. The article also touches on the broader implications of these layoffs in the context of national economic policy and the ongoing discussions about government efficiency and fiscal responsibility.

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