Chaos engulfed Washington DC as the Trump administration enacted drastic changes, including the shutdown of USAID. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was appointed as acting administrator, which sparked protests from Congress members who insist only Congress can close the agency. With the USAID website going offline, the State Department stated that USAID had strayed from its mission. Concurrently, Musk's DOGE demands unrestricted access to classified information, leading to tensions within the federal workforce and invoking significant scrutiny of government restructures.
The upheaval of the US federal government under President Donald Trump's second administration is a moving target, with policies, changes, and appointments shifting by the minute.
Rubio has notified Congress that USAID's foreign aid is under review 'with an eye towards potential reorganization,' highlighting significant changes within the agency.
While Musk's DOGE has been reportedly demanding unfettered access to classified materials, protestors argue that the closure of USAID can only happen through an act of Congress.
The USAID website went offline on Monday, illustrating the immediate impact of the upheaval and the significant changes occurring within the federal government.
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