The administration of President Donald Trump informed 1,400 USAID employees not to come to work, following a similar notice to 600 employees. Trump criticized the management of USAID and announced changes within the agency. Elon Musk suspended two senior security officials from USAID, and Trump agreed with the agency’s closure. There are plans to merge USAID with the State Department, which Democrats have criticized, emphasizing the agency’s independence. USAID helps communities affected by conflicts and countries…
Trump told USAID workers to stay home; USAID may close.
