Thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development workers who've been fired or placed on leave as part of the Trump administration’s dismantling of the agency are being given a brief window Thursday and Friday to clear out their workspaces.

Summary

The Trump administration has dismantled USAID, placing 4,080 staffers on leave and firing 1,600 more, eliminating over 90% of the agency’s foreign aid contracts totaling $60 billion.

Affected employees were given just 15 minutes to clear their workspaces under strict security.

This action, led by Trump and Elon Musk, proceeded without congressional authorization, though a Congressional Research Service report states such approval is required.

Legal challenges continue, with the Supreme Court temporarily blocking a federal judge’s order to release frozen funds.

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    11•2 days ago

    Yeah. This is the dumbest thing we’ve ever done.

    Aw c’mon bro that’s not fair. It’s only five weeks in, give it some time to get going! I predict some dumb things coming up from this exciting administration that will liquefy people’s entire zeitgeist. You’ll look back on this and be nostalgic for simpler times.