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Trump Administration Notifies Congress of USAID Closure, Transfers Functions to State Department

USAID employees face mass layoffs as over 80% of programs are canceled, with the agency set to fully dissolve by September 2025.

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President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, Friday, March 28, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Suriname's President Chan Santokh attend a press conference, in Paramaribo, Suriname, March 27, 2025. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/Pool
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Overview

  • The State Department has formally notified Congress of its plan to absorb USAID functions, with full dissolution of the agency targeted by September 2, 2025.
  • Approximately 4,600 USAID employees have received Reduction in Force notices, with separation dates set for July 1 or September 2, 2025.
  • Over 80% of USAID programs have been canceled, including critical global health and humanitarian initiatives, leaving vulnerable populations at risk.
  • The reorganization, led by the Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk, aims to align foreign aid with Trump administration priorities and reduce government spending.
  • Legal challenges continue, with critics arguing the closure violates congressional authority and undermines U.S. global influence.