Bestselling author Michael Lewis has released a new book titled "Blockers," which profiles federal government workers who have been targeted by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Lewis, known for previous works such as "The Big Short" and "Moneyball," focuses his latest project on the experiences of public employees confronting the newly established government agency.
In connection with the book's release, CBS News national correspondent Robert Costa interviewed Lewis to discuss the publication and the specific challenges faced by the profiled workers. The Department of Government Efficiency, spearheaded by Trump and mega-donor Musk, has been actively auditing and confronting federal agencies and their workforces.
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