PBS News Hour

Trump's push to fire workers and cut spending hits barriers

President Trump said Thursday that Elon Musk will now need to consult with Cabinet secretaries before firing more federal workers. Trump's announcement was made after a meeting with Musk and his Cabinet. Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest on government layoffs and the court challenges surrounding them.

Trump's push to fire workers and cut spending hits barriers

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