Marko Rubio has assumed the role of acting administrator of USAID, and the building in Washington has been closed with employees instructed to stay home. President Donald Trump criticizes the management of USAID, calling it poor, and announces changes in the agency. Elon Musk has suspended two USAID security officials. There is a possibility of merging USAID with the State Department, which Democrats have criticized as they believe it should remain an independent institution.
Marko Rubio now leads USAID; office closed, staff at home.
