Trump administration puts thousands of workers on leave, cutting U.S. jobs at foreign aid agency

Feb 25, 2025 - 03:00
Trump administration puts thousands of workers on leave, cutting U.S. jobs at foreign aid agency
A flag with the words, 'USAID from the American people,' is seen flown.

The Trump administration said Sunday that it was placing all but a fraction of staffers at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave worldwide and eliminating at least 1,600 U.S.-based jobs.