2 Minute Article USAID Security Chiefs Placed on Leave Amid Tensions Over Classified Information

The Trump administration has placed two top security officials at USAID on leave after they refused to allow Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) teams access to classified areas. Despite lacking proper security clearance, DOGE eventually accessed sensitive information. This incident follows similar actions at other federal departments, raising concerns about classified data handling and DOGE's authority under the administration's drive to streamline government operations.