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

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
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.

Key Points

  • CBP will occupy approximately 390,000 usable square feet in the USAID tower.
  • USAID was one of the first targets for cuts by the new administration.
  • State Department announced Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting administrator for USAID.

Pros

  • Potential reorganization of USAID activities under the State Department.

Cons

  • Significant reduction in staffing at USAID.
  • Uncertainty about the future mission of USAID.