Judge refuses to drop lawsuit over Musk role as Trump adviser

US District Judge Tanya Chutkan on Monday rejected the federal government's request to dismiss a lawsuit against Elon Musk related to his advisory role with the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), allowing the case to proceed. The ruling means claims against Musk and other DOGE officials will advance through the courts rather than being thrown out at this early stage. The lawsuit appears to challenge Musk's involvement with the administration's efficiency initiative, though the specific allegations are not fully detailed in the available excerpt. Chutkan's decision to deny the dismissal motion suggests the judge found the plaintiff's legal arguments sufficiently plausible to warrant further litigation. The outcome will likely determine whether Musk faces discovery and potential liability related to his government advisory work.