Democratic members of Congress were prevented from entering the U.S. Agency for International Development as Elon Musk, endorsed by President Trump, made moves to shut down the humanitarian arm. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency accessed the agency’s computer systems, prompting outrage and protests from lawmakers. Senators Van Hollen and Schatz criticized the Trump administration’s actions as illegal and vowed to fight back to protect USAID, which manages $40 billion in U.S. spending. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced himself as the acting administrator for USAID, stating the agency goes against national strategy. Democrats demanded updates on who accessed USAID’s systems and files, expressing concerns over security breaches and potential exposure of classified information. Musk and GOP senators supported the shutdown, calling USAID a criminal organization. Trump previously suspended foreign assistance programs. The situation remains tense as lawmakers and officials clash over the closure of the agency.
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Members of Congress denied access to USAID organization closed down by Trump administration • Kansas Reflector
