Trump declares Elon Musk can't make decisions independently in his role at Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), requiring administration approval.
Musk appointed as "special government employee," allowing him to maintain private business while working with government without salary.
USAID headquarters shut down with over 600 employees locked out of systems and told to stay home after Musk's dismantling announcement.
Trump supports Musk's plan to dismantle USAID, calling the agency "run by radical lunatics."
Department of Homeland Security officers blocked USAID headquarters with yellow tape, only allowing staff to retrieve personal belongings.
Two USAID security officials placed on leave after denying DOGE access to classified materials.
Musk describes USAID as "beyond repair" and "a ball of worms" during X Spaces session.
Democratic senators oppose changes to USAID, stating modifications must be "previewed, discussed, and approved by Congress."
DOGE allegedly accessed sensitive Treasury Department systems including Social Security and Medicare payment data.
Musk labeled USAID a "criminal organization" on X platform, declaring "Time for it to die."