Elon Musk’s Role in Trump Administration Challenged in Court (1)

Elon Musk is facing a new legal challenge to his role in the Trump administration.

Groups representing Japanese Americans and scientists are asking a court to declare that Musk doesn’t have the authority to dismiss federal employees, arguing that his position violates the Constitution’s separation of powers.

The complaint, filed in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, said the Tesla Inc. chief is exercising powers reserved for Senate-confirmed officials. Musk, who leads the president’s Department of Government Efficiency, hasn’t been approved by the Senate.

“Decisions regarding how the federal government spends its money lie with Congress,” ...