Bangladesh, Feb. 12 -- In a dramatic effort to slash government spending and overhaul federal bureaucracy, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order requiring US federal agencies to implement workforce reductions and efficiency measures spearheaded by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by tech billionaire Elon Musk.

The executive order, signed on February 11, directs all federal agencies to curtail hiring to only essential positions and work in conjunction with DOGE to identify and execute significant staff reductions, with some agencies facing possible elimination.

Speaking alongside President Trump in the Oval Office, Musk defended the unprecedented initiative, stating, “The American people voted for ...