USAID will place nearly all of its direct-hire workforce on administrative leave starting February 7, 2025, while keeping only mission-critical personnel. The decision follows Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s funding pause and recent office closures. International staff will receive travel coordination back to the U.S., and non-essential contracts will be terminated. The agency, reliant on 0.47% of the federal budget, manages vital programs in impoverished regions. Meanwhile, Elon Musk made controversial remarks about significant changes at USAID, reflecting ongoing challenges within the agency. Staff reactions reveal uncertainty about future stability.
"On Friday, February 7, 2025, at 11:59 pm (EST) all USAID direct hire personnel will be placed on administrative leave globally."
"The changes will reshape an agency that manages about 0.47% of the federal budget in fiscal year 2024 and oversees humanitarian programs across 65 countries."
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