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Elon Musk's DOGE Tried to Fire Air Traffic Controllers: Report

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy accused Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency ( DOGE ) of trying to lay off air traffic controllers despite ongoing plane crashes and flight-safety concerns.

The New York Times reports that Musk and Duffy clashed over proposed changes to air traffic control staffing.

Senator Marco Rubio also confronted Musk over his growing role in government, according to reports.

White House press secretary: "Everyone is working as one team to help President Trump deliver on his promise to make our government more efficient" Trump expects to hold meetings with Musk and Cabinet members every two weeks for the foreseeable future.

The next phase of his cost-cutting initiative would be conducted with a "scalpel".