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Elon Musk Challenges Federal Government with New Initiatives

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Elon Musk has taken bold actions to influence the U.S. federal government, launching initiatives to cut spending and restructure agencies, sparking controversy and legal challenges from Democrats.

The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has taken aggressive steps to influence the federal government without being elected or officially confirmed. While he does not receive a government paycheck, Musk has declared a mission to cut federal spending, aiming for a target of $500 billion annually.

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