Judge rules DOGE’s dismantling of USAID likely unconstitutional, blocks further cuts
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, likely violated the Constitution by dismantling USAID. The court order blocks further cuts and restores access for employees, marking a major legal challenge to Trump’s foreign aid policies.

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