Judge pauses Trump plan to put USAID staff on leave

A federal judge temporarily paused the Trump administration’s plan to place 2,200 USAID workers on leave, with 500 already on leave, following arguments from workers’ groups in court. The judge issued a limited restraining order before midnight to protect at-risk employees, questioning the urgency of the administration’s actions. USAID, established in 1961, has become a target for Trump and Musk, who accuse the agency of corruption and fraud, leading to efforts to shut it down.

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