Agencies seek guidance on latest Musk OPM email, with some urging employees to hold off responding

Summary

Federal agencies, including FEMA, IRS, NOAA, CDC, DOE, and the Pentagon, were surprised by an OPM email, directed by Elon Musk, demanding employees list weekly accomplishments.

Agencies are advising staff to delay responding, pending further guidance. Some, like the FBI, have instructed a "pause." NOAA recommended waiting until Monday for potential clarification.

Musk stated non-compliance would be considered resignation. Agencies are now seeking clarity from Treasury and other departments on how to proceed with the unprecedented request.