Breaking news: Trump administration to lay off nearly all of U.S. aid agency’s staff

There were more than 10,000 positions. Now it will be about 290.

View in browser Feb. 6, 2025, 5:32 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Jemal Countess/Getty Images Trump Administration to Lay Off Nearly All of U.S. Aid Agency's Staff The Trump administration plans to retain only about 290 of the more than 10,000 employees worldwide at the U.S. Agency for International Development, according to three people with knowledge of the planned cuts to the work force. Follow live updates More coverage The N.C.A.A. followed President Trump's executive order and prohibited transgender athletes from women's sports. → See a tracker of the Trump administration's major moves so far. → Democrats held the Senate floor in an overnight protest of a Trump nominee. → Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018