The U.S. Agency for International Development's website went dark as anxiety grew over rumors of its impending shutdown and transfer of functions. Reports indicated President Trump intended to issue an executive order to dismantle the agency, a move seen as part of his America First agenda, which criticizes extensive foreign aid. Tensions escalated as employees reported a significant reduction in the agency's workforce, and U.S.A.I.D. activities were reportedly moved to the State Department. The atmosphere within U.S.A.I.D. became characterized by fear, uncertainty, and chaos, reflecting the deepening crisis surrounding U.S. foreign aid efforts.
Democratic lawmakers and aid workers have been gripped since Friday by reports that President Trump was planning to issue an executive order dismantling the aid agency and moving its work to the State Department.
U.S.A.I.D. appeared on the State Department's website Saturday afternoon, suggesting that the agency's activities, which are currently severely limited, had been brought under the State Department's umbrella.
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