The Trump administration is set to cut 1,600 positions from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) before midnight. The move is part of a broader government restructuring effort aimed at reducing federal spending and streamlining operations. USAID, which manages billions in foreign aid, will see a significant workforce reduction as non-essential staff are placed on administrative leave.
A former official from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has come forward with claims of systemic corruption, mismanagement, and inefficiency within the agency spanning several decades. The whistleblower, who held various positions within USAID, alleges that taxpayer funds meant for international aid were frequently misallocated, wasted, or used to benefit politically connected individuals and organizations.
The Open Society Foundations, established by billionaire philanthropist George Soros, have refuted claims that they received funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) or influenced its financial decisions.
Unions representing federal workers filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block the sudden closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cut USAID’s workforce from over 10,000 to fewer than 300 and placed thousands of employees on administrative leave. This move disrupted foreign aid programs and sparked concerns about U.S. national security.
Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the largest recipient of USAID funding, is bracing for significant reductions following the Trump administration’s decision to freeze foreign aid and restructure government spending. With 50% of its $1.5 billion budget coming from USAID, CRS is preparing for mass layoffs, office closures, and project terminations worldwide.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has allocated approximately $270 million to support independent media and the free flow of information in 2025.
Investigative journalist Michael Shellenberger has presented findings suggesting that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) played roles in the 2019 impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has voiced strong opposition to the Trump administration's recent closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Schumer warned that this action could be a precursor to further reductions in federal agencies, stating, "You can be sure they'll move on to another target tomorrow." He speculated that entities such as the Postal Service, the IRS, or the Social Security Administration might be next.
