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Judge Blocks Trump's Bold USAID Layoff Plan, Saving 2,200 Workers – Major Setback for 'America First' Agenda?

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Judge Carl Nichols temporarily blocks President Donald Trump 's plan to place 2,200 U.S. Agency for International Development employees on paid leave.

The temporary restraining order is set to last until February 14 .

The move follows Trump ’s push to merge USAID with the Department of State as part of his “ America First ” agenda.