Elon Musk reportedly favors a government shutdown

Elon Musk reportedly supports a government shutdown, according to anonymous sources. This stance contrasts with President Donald Trump's efforts to unite House Republicans and prevent a shutdown, which could lead to significant federal employee layoffs. The House recently passed a short-term spending bill to fund the government through September, but it requires support from at least eight Senate Democrats to avoid a shutdown. The bill includes cuts to domestic programs and a slight increase in defense spending. If a shutdown occurs, many federal departments would halt operations, but essential services like Social Security would continue. Law enforcement agencies would operate, though some employees would not receive pay during the shutdown.