The Trump administration has said USAID is wasting money and needs to align with its policy priorities. Some of the agency's functions could be carried out by the State Department. On Monday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused USAID's leadership of "insubordination" and said he was now the agency's acting head.

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.

All programs are in limbo right now as USAID staff around the world are being placed on paid administrative leave. Still, there are indications of what may come back through publi

A view of the interior, as the USAID building sits closed to employees after a memo was issued advising agency personnel to work remotely, in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 3, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File Photo WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration will keep 611 essential workers on board at USAID,

The administration earlier this week gave almost all USAID staffers posted overseas 30 days, starting Friday, to return to the U.S., with the government paying for their travel an