In a striking clash over government priorities, Democratic members of Congress attempted to enter the headquarters of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as part of their effort to counter President Donald Trump’s proposed cuts and restructuring of federal agencies. The lawmakers were met with resistance from law enforcement, preventing them from accessing the agency’s lobby. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserted that he is the acting administrator of USAID, despite the agency’s long-standing status as an independent body for over six decades. This tense confrontation highlights the ongoing political battle over the future of federal funding and international aid. Watch the full coverage for more details on this unfolding story.
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