State Department sends Congress letter saying it’s taking over USAID

The State Department sent a letter Friday to Congress stating it will be taking over the functions of the United States Agency for International Development by July 1, 2025, effectively terminating all employees and closing the agency.

In a separate memo to employees of USAID, the State Department noted all positions not established by law will be eliminated. This “Reduction-In-Force” will take place on one of two separation dates: July 1 or September 2, 2025.

NewsNation has obtained copies of both documents from a source familiar with USAID operations.

Employees of USAID were also asked to leave the office midday today, according to an employee NewsNation spoke with as they departed.