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Elon Musk and President Trump are reported to be shutting down USAID


Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced on social media that he and President Trump are shutting down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), a move that defies Congress’ authority on spending. Musk claims Trump supports this decision, despite no immediate comment from the White House. The administration’s aim appears to be to place USAID under the State Department and freeze foreign assistance while reviewing. The agency’s budget for the 2023 fiscal year is around $40 billion, a small portion of federal spending. This announcement came after a chaotic incident where USAID security officials were placed on leave for trying to prevent Musk’s staff from accessing secure systems. Musk called USAID “beyond repair” and plans to make more changes, including removing regulations. Legal issues may arise from this decision, as the Impoundment Control Act prohibits the president from withholding approved funds. Musk believes now is the time to act, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. Despite some support from Republican Sen. Joni Ernst, it is unclear how widespread this view is in Congress. Musk aims to further overhaul agencies and make significant changes to the federal government.

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