The largest U.S. government workers' union and an association of foreign service workers sued the Trump administration on Thursday in an effort to reverse its aggressive dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. "stands ready to lead and Make Gaza Beautiful Again," hours after President Donald Trump, in a stunning proposal, said he wanted the U.S. to " take over " the Gaza Strip.

All programs are in limbo right now as USAID staff around the world are being placed on paid administrative leave. Still, there are indications of what may come back through publi

The Trump administration has said USAID is wasting money and needs to align with its policy priorities. Some of the agency's functions could be carried out by the State Department. On Monday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused USAID's leadership of "insubordination" and said he was now the agency's acting head.

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.