Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Plan to Drastically Cut USAID Workforce
A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration's efforts to drastically reduce the U.S. Agency for International Development's workforce from over 5,000 employees to just a few hundred. The move, which was set to take effect at midnight, has been put on hold. The decision comes as a relief to thousands of workers who were facing uncertainty about their jobs. The USAID plays a critical role in providing international development assistance and humanitarian aid, and the proposed cuts had sparked concerns about the impact on global health, education, and economic development programs. The case highlights the ongoing debate over government spending and the role of international aid in US foreign policy. Key issues include workforce reduction, international aid, and government spending.