Things are looking grim for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as its website suddenly went offline this past Saturday. Aid workers and lawmakers are on edge, fearing the agency might be on the verge of shutting down altogether.

The agency’s usual website was replaced with a stripped-down version on the State Department’s site, hinting that USAID’s operations—already scaled back—are now being folded into the State Department’s responsibilities. This comes amid swirling rumors that President Trump is preparing to issue an executive order to dismantle the agency entirely, shifting its duties elsewhere.

Trump has never hidden his skepticism about foreign aid, arguing it clashes with his "America first" priorities. Over the weekend, reports surfaced that USAID signs at its Washington headquarters were being removed, and mission directors globally were allegedly being recalled to the U.S. While these claims haven’t been confirmed, the uncertainty is palpable.

Two unnamed USAID employees shared that the atmosphere at the agency’s headquarters is tense and chaotic. They claim half of the workforce has already been let go in recent days, and staff are barred from openly discussing the changes.

Democratic lawmakers and aid groups have expressed deep concern, warning that shutting down USAID could have serious consequences for global humanitarian efforts. For now, the fate of the agency remains up in the air, leaving many to wonder what’s next for U.S. foreign aid programs.