USAID functions consolidated under State Department control, eliminating independent foreign aid oversight and humanitarian program autonomy.

CISA placed staff on administrative leave and halted hiring — weakening election-security and critical-infrastructure cyber defense amid federal workforce cuts.

USAID workforce placed on leave and foreign aid disbursements halted — effectively dismantling the agency without congressional authorization.

Treasury granted DOGE-aligned reviewers access to federal payment systems — bypassing standard inspector general oversight for spending decisions.