U.S. Customs and Border Protection taking over USAID headquarters in Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is taking over the headquarters of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Washington, D.C. following a federal judge's decision to allow the Trump administration to proceed with dramatic cuts to federal departments. Questions remain about the future of USAID and its mission.

Trump Administration's Website Revamp

President Trump's administration is revamping agency websites to remove climate change content and other topics not aligned with his agenda. Federal departments have been ordered to eliminate mentions of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as 'gender ideology.' The move mirrors similar actions taken during Trump's first term.

Biden Administration Phasing Out Plastic Cutlery in Federal Departments

The Biden administration plans to phase out plastic cutlery in federal departments to combat climate change. Some Republican lawmakers criticize the move as irrelevant and costly.