Judge Allows Trump Administration to Continue Overhaul of USAID

The decision permits the administration to place thousands of USAID employees on leave, despite concerns over halted foreign aid and humanitarian impacts.

A federal judge denied a preliminary injunction to block the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), including placing thousands of employees on administrative leave.
The administration's actions have disrupted foreign aid programs, with humanitarian groups reporting stalled food deliveries and critical supplies stranded, risking global health and famine crises.
Critics, including aid organizations and former USAID officials, warn of severe long-term consequences for U.S. soft power, diplomatic relations, and humanitarian efforts worldwide.
The Trump administration, supported by Elon Musk, has pursued the dismantling of USAID, citing inefficiency, but has faced accusations of spreading misinformation to justify its actions.
Despite a previous court order to resume aid, many programs remain in limbo, with terminated contracts and halted payments exacerbating the crisis.