Apple News Today Elon Musk’s legacy on the federal workforce
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May 30, 2025 Explore the chaos in the federal workforce following leadership changes, revealing the deep mental health impacts on laid-off employees. Discover the heated discussions among Republican senators about Medicaid cuts and their potential electoral ramifications. Uncover the shocking rise in prescription drug prices, especially for cancer patients, and the challenges of reform. Plus, learn about a glacier's catastrophic collapse in Switzerland and celebrate the centennial of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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Musk's Federal Workforce Impact
- Elon Musk aimed to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget but only claimed $175 billion savings.
- These cuts involved massive job losses and contract cancellations, impacting many federal employees.
Tragic Toll on Federal Workers
- Caitlin Cross Barnett, a health researcher, lost her job during workforce cuts and tragically died by suicide.
- Her story highlights the severe mental health toll on federal workers amid job insecurity.
Shared Struggles Among Workers
- Many former federal workers reached out sharing similar struggles and feelings of isolation.
- They expressed gratitude for knowing they were not alone in facing job losses and anxiety.