Elon Musk supports U.S. government shutdown for workforce cuts

Elon Musk reportedly supports a U.S. government shutdown, which contrasts with Donald Trump's efforts to prevent one. Musk believes a shutdown could lead to significant cuts in the federal workforce. The House of Representatives passed a short-term spending bill to fund the government through September. The bill, which includes cuts to domestic programs, now moves to the Senate, where it needs support from at least eight Democrats to pass. If a shutdown occurs, many federal agencies would halt operations, but essential services like Social Security would continue. Some government employees would not receive paychecks until the shutdown ends.