Headline: UNCAPTIONED: USAID Staff to Be Placed on Leave Starting Friday Amid Cuts
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USAID Staff to Be Placed on Leave Starting Friday Amid Cuts. Starting Friday, thousands of US Agency for International Development (USAID) employees will be placed on leave, except for those in mission-critical roles or leadership positions. The Trump administration argues USAID needs to cut waste and align with its policy priorities. However, critics warn the move jeopardizes lives and undermines national security. USAID provides aid to over 100 countries and employs 10,000 staff, with two-thirds working overseas. Despite a $40 billion annual budget, it accounts for just 0.6% of federal spending. The agency confirmed it will arrange return travel for affected staff within 30 days, as global aid efforts brace for disruptions.
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