Elon Musk's chainsaw has been swinging through the federal government over the last few weeks, with his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chopping down budgets and excising staff at a number of agencies.

Experts warn that these cuts could hinder investigations into the safety of autonomous driving systems and potentially lead to more accidents. The NHTSA is currently operating without key leadership positions filled,

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has laid off 4% of its staff as part of a government-wide reduction of probationary employees, a