Future of US aid agency in doubt after website goes dark and officials put on leave

The future of the USAID agency is in doubt after its website went dark, two top security officials were put on leave, and Elon Musk labeled it a “criminal organization.” Trump’s team aims to gut the agency, aligning foreign aid with his “America First” platform. The potential absorption of USAID into the state department could lead to cuts in humanitarian efforts worldwide and allow China to fill the void, prompting concerns about executive overreach and reshaping government functions without congressional authorization.

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