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Musk's email demands justification from federal workers; Judge blocks Musk's efficiency initiative; Apple announces $500 billion investment in the US
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- Elon Musk's email directive to federal workers: Musk's email requested federal employees to justify their jobs, which will be assessed by an AI system. This initiative, part of Trump's plan to reduce the federal workforce, has faced backlash from unions and some agencies, while Trump has supported it.
- Federal judge blocks Musk's government efficiency initiative: A federal judge has temporarily blocked Musk's "department of government efficiency" from accessing sensitive personal information of millions of Americans, impacting the Trump administration's downsizing efforts.
- Confusion over Musk's ultimatum to federal workers: Following Musk's email demanding federal workers list their accomplishments, confusion arose as the OPM stated responses were optional. Musk threatened termination for non-compliance, leading to labor unions seeking legal protection for employees.
- Trump's comments on Ukraine peace negotiations: During a meeting with French President Macron, Trump suggested that Russian leader Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of a potential peace deal, despite the US voting against a UN resolution condemning Russia's actions.
- Apple's significant investment in the US: Apple announced a $500 billion investment plan over the next four years, which includes building a large factory in Texas for AI servers and creating approximately 20,000 jobs, following a meeting between CEO Tim Cook and Trump.
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