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Elon Musk wants all federal employees to explain what they accomplished last week. Here is how President Trump might respond.

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Elon Musk's deadline for federal workers to justify their jobs is fast approaching. Follow Newsweek's live blog for updates.

The Department of Defense is among several U.S. federal agencies pushing back against the email, which was sent out Saturday.