Trump plans USAID cuts, faces lawsuit from federal workers

President Donald Trump has called for the closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), accusing it of corruption and initiating plans to dramatically reduce its workforce from 8,000 to fewer than 300 staff members. This effort is part of a broader agenda, with Elon Musk playing a significant role in reshaping federal government operations. The plan has generated significant backlash, including lawsuits from labor unions claiming Trump lacks the authority to dismantle the agency without congressional approval. Additionally, the administration has frozen foreign aid and placed most USAID employees on paid leave, raising concerns about the potential impacts on global humanitarian efforts. Congressional Democrats have voiced strong opposition, and a hearing titled “The USAID Betrayal” is set to examine these developments. The future of USAID and its programs remains uncertain as the administration reviews its approach to foreign aid.