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- A U.S. appeals court ruled on March 4, 2026, that Elon Musk will not have to testify regarding his involvement in dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
- The court determined that the lower court abused its discretion by permitting depositions of Musk and other officials.
- Former USAID employees claim Musk acted unlawfully in closing the agency, which managed humanitarian efforts.
- Judge Roger Gregory dissented, stating Musk's testimony is essential for relevant information.
- The Justice Department argued that Musk lacked authority for actions taken during his advisory role to President Trump.
