Overview

• A federal judge ruled that the dismantling of USAID, led by Elon Musk's DOGE, likely violates the U.S. Constitution.
• The judge ordered the restoration of USAID employees' access to emails, systems, and pay, while halting further closure efforts.
• USAID, which managed 60% of U.S. development aid and operated in 120 countries, was being dismantled to save $54 billion under Trump's 'America First' policy.
• The ruling highlighted concerns about Musk's significant role in DOGE, despite the White House describing him as an advisor, not a leader.
• Legal challenges are ongoing, with critics arguing that the executive branch lacks authority to close agencies created by Congress without legislative approval.