Fight Over Musk’s Role in Shuttering USAID Is Kept Alive by Judge
The news article discusses a lawsuit alleging that billionaire Elon Musk unlawfully directed the closure of the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The lawsuit, which was kept alive by a Maryland federal judge, challenges the Trump administration's decision to shut down the agency. The judge rejected the Trump administration's attempt to dismiss the case, allowing the lawsuit to proceed. The lawsuit claims that Musk, through his influence and connections, played a role in the decision to shutter USAID, which provided critical international aid and development assistance. The article highlights the ongoing legal battle over Musk's alleged involvement in the closure of the agency, despite the Trump administration's efforts to dismiss the case. The ruling keeps the issue alive and opens the door for further investigation into Musk's potential role in the decision-making process.
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