Elon Musk has expressed interest in privatizing Amtrak, the largest high-speed rail provider in the U.S., to improve its management and productivity. This move could potentially impact the future of high-speed rail technology in the country, as Amtrak carries over 30 million passengers annually and is supported by state and federal subsidies. While Amtrak has defended its record of recovery post-COVID-19, Musk’s push for privatization could lead to increased investment and improved services for passengers, with potential implications for the future of the rail industry in the U.S.
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Elon Musk’s Role in Dismantling USAID Likely Violated Constitution, Judge Finds
Elon Musk and his team's efforts to permanently shutter the U.S. Agency for International Development were found to likely violate the Constitution by a federal judge. The judge ruled that Mr. Musk acted as a U.S. officer without proper appointment by President Trump, ordering agency operations to be partially restored and prohibiting further shutdown work. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was noted to have assumed control of the agency, canceling programs and contracts, leading to...
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