Trump orders USAID freeze as staff locked out, facing protests over agency's future.

USAID is facing shutdown following an agreement between Elon Musk and President Trump. Staff were told to stay away from the Washington headquarters and over 600 employees were locked out of the agency's computer systems. Democratic lawmakers protested outside the USAID office, arguing Trump lacks constitutional authority to close the agency without congressional approval. The move has sparked concern over the impact on global aid programs.

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