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Trump and Musk's DOGE purge sees 6,700 IRS staff fired weeks before tax season as Zelensky row continues: Live

^{Published on 2025-02-20 07:20:38 - MSN}

Trump and Musk's DOGE purge sees 6,700 IRS staff fired weeks before tax season as Zelensky row continues: Live - President oversees more layoffs after igniting row with attacks on Ukraine President Vo

The article discusses a series of events involving high-profile figures and political actions. Elon Musk and Donald Trump are reportedly behind a significant reduction in IRS staff, with 6,700 employees being let go just weeks before the start of the tax season, which could potentially disrupt tax processing. This move is part of what's being called the "Doge Purge," though the specifics of why it's named so are not detailed in the summary. Concurrently, there's ongoing tension between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other political figures, highlighted by a dispute over military aid and support. The article also touches on other political developments, including reactions to these events, but focuses primarily on the implications of the IRS staff cuts and the continuing political friction involving Zelensky.

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