In a controversial move, the Trump administration has directed nearly all USAID personnel to take administrative leave, creating chaos among aid staff globally. Many employees are frantically preparing for abrupt relocations, with some fearing they might be stranded abroad. Protests are erupting in Washington against what critics label an attempt to dismantle the six-decade-old agency. As the agency faces a complete operational shutdown, billions in aid projects in over 120 countries are at risk, including healthcare initiatives in Africa and education programs in Afghanistan. Lawmakers argue that legislative approval is needed to dissolve USAID, emphasizing its importance in countering global adversaries.