President Donald Trump's administration is continuing its radical effort to cut much of the federal government and make sweeping changes.

The F.B.I. director, Kash Patel, the director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, and others told employees not to respond to a directive from Mr. Musk to summarize their accomplishments.

In initial exit polls, the conservative right party in Germany has taken the lead in the country’s election. Former Deputy ...