It’s not clear whether Elon Musk’s DOGE will return to U.S. African Development Foundation, which Ward Brehm has lead for more than two decades.

USAID staff were instructed to destroy sensitive documents; the clock is ticking on DFC reauthorization; and is the U.N. ready for a woman at the helm?

USADF leadership faces turmoil as a judge refuses to block DOGE’s takeover. While Brehm’s challenge remains unresolved, DOGE personnel gained access after an initial standoff at the headquarters.