Musk gives federal workers "another chance"' to justify their jobs

Elon Musk told federal workers Monday evening that they had "another chance" to justify their work or lose their jobs. The original deadline for them to comply passed later on Monday. Employees at multiple federal agencies had been told to disregard his initial directive.

Musk, the world's richest person, a close adviser to President Trump and his biggest campaign donor, had originally given federal government employees until the end of Monday to send an email explaining their work achievements. 

His new directive represents the latest challenge from Musk to government workers as the White House's newly-created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which he heads, works toward reducing federal staffing and spending.