The Washington Post/Ipsos survey found 57% of Americans say Trump has exceeded his authority since taking office. Forty percent of respondents said he is acting within his authority. When it comes to Elon Musk, only 34% approve of how Musk is handling his role with 49% expressing disapproval.

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper decided Thursday he could not grant a motion from unions representing the workers to stop the layoffs, though he acknowledged chaos caused by Trump's blitz of second-term executive actions.

Natalie Brand reports on the huge number of federal workers across the U.S. who have received termination notices this week.