Two senior security officials at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) were put on administrative leave Saturday night after they declined to grant access to staff from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). According to multiple sources, DOGE personnel reportedly threatened to involve law enforcement if they weren’t allowed into the agency’s systems.

The situation escalated when DOGE employees attempted to physically enter USAID’s Washington, DC, headquarters but were stopped. They allegedly demanded access to security systems, personnel files, and even classified information, two sources revealed.

John Voorhees, USAID’s Director of Security, and his deputy are the latest in a string of officials placed on leave amid concerns that the agency is being systematically dismantled by the current administration. Speculation is growing that President Donald Trump plans to merge USAID into the US State Department via executive order, a move some Democratic lawmakers argue is unlawful.

USAID plays a critical role globally, distributing billions of dollars annually to combat poverty, disease, and natural disasters. With a workforce of over 10,000, two-thirds stationed overseas, the agency provides aid to approximately 130 countries each year.

This incident follows last week’s suspension of around 60 senior USAID staff, accused of bypassing an executive order on foreign aid. Additionally, another official was placed on leave for attempting to reverse those actions, despite finding no evidence of misconduct. Sources also noted that the entire USAID public affairs office was locked out of their systems.

As this story develops, CNN has reached out to the White House and USAID for comment. Stay tuned for updates.