Washington, D.C.: Furloughed employees and contractors staged a protest in front of the USAID headquarters following the Trump administration’s decision to shut down the agency.

Demonstrators voiced concerns over the loss of jobs and the potential impact on global development programs that rely on USAID’s support. Protesters held signs demanding the preservation of the agency, highlighting its critical role in providing foreign aid, supporting humanitarian efforts, and promoting U.S. interests abroad.

The administration has yet to provide detailed plans regarding the shutdown or the future of USAID’s ongoing projects.