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Staffers and contractors who work with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) were stunned and angered after President Donald Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) – the government accountability unit headed by billionaire Elon Musk – effectively shut down the $40 billion agency on Monday.
One USAID staffer who wished to remain anonymous told Fox News Digital that 80% of staff across its bureaus learned they lost access to the agency’s systems on Monday morning, including travel, communications, classified information and databases – leading to questions about how to repatriate American citizens in some of the most dangerous places in the world should the need arise.
Staffers also feel they were "left high and dry" and "have no idea what to do or where to turn" after being "abandoned by Congress and the government," the source said, adding they felt the agency was "hostilely taken over by DOGE."…Read more
President Trump urged USAID staffers to pause providing aid to foreign countries or face disciplinary action. (Flag: Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images / Trump: Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
'OBSTRUCTION': USAID has 'demonstrated pattern of obstructionism,' claims top DOGE Republican in letter to Rubio…Read more
'BIG MONEY FRAUD': DOGE targets Medicare agency, looking for fraud…Read more
DOGE HOUSE: White House calls Democrat criticism of DOGE 'unacceptable' and 'incredibly alarming'…Read more
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 05: U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) speaks at a rally in support of USAid on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol on February 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. USAid employees and supporters protested against the Trump Administration's sudden closure of USAid resulting in the canceling aid work, conflict prevention and foreign policy work around the world as well as potentially laying off thousands of employees. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla)
'DOGE FEVER': States from NJ to TX draft similar initiatives as federal leaders celebrate…Read more
GAZA DEPLOYMENTS?: Trump not committing to putting US troops in Gaza…Read more
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Authorities nab White House fence climber just two weeks into Trump's new term…Read more
President Donald Trump looks to the right next to a photo of rubble in Gaza. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, Adel Hana)
FILLING THE CABINET: Trump's commerce pick with crypto ties advances to Senate floor…Read more
HOUSE OF CARDS: GOP rebels push for $2.5 trillion cuts in Trump budget bill during tense closed-door meeting…Read more
SNOOZE YOU LOSE: Senators set to leapfrog House Republicans with anticipated budget plan…Read more
VOUGHT ADVANCES: Senate tees up Trump budget chief pick Russell Vought for final confirmation vote…Read more
MCCONNELL FALLS: Former GOP leader McConnell falls while exiting Senate chamber after Turner confirmation vote…Read more
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
TOUCHDOWN: Former NFL player Scott Turner confirmed to lead Housing and Urban Development…Read more
'SORELY NEEDED': Nassau County executive on police officers assisting with immigration enforcement…Read more
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