The decision by US District Judge Tanya Chutkan is an early blow to efforts by a group of Democratic state attorneys general to prevent efforts to upend the federal workforce.

Elon Musk is buying off Brad Schimel,” his opponent, Dane County Judge Susan Crawford, responded. She is backed by Democrats and progressive groups. “Elon Musk and Donald Trump want a MAGA Supreme Court to ensure that maps are rigged to lock in power for far-right legislators;