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Trump Dismantles USAID

Trump Dismantles USAID: Experts Say Move Will Help America's Rivals and Harm Millions

The attempt by the Trump administration to shut down USAID has led to worries about diplomatic fallout and geopolitical consequences. China and Russia do not have the capacity to capitalize on this decision, but neither do U.S. allies and partners have the ability to quickly fill the gap.

The Boston Globe · 17h

Trump and Musk move to dismantle USAID, igniting battle with Democratic lawmakers

The developments come after thousands of USAID employees already have been laid off and programs shut down in the two weeks since Trump became president.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

More USAID staff ousted after Trump administration dismantles aid agency

By Jonathan Landay, Patricia Zengerle and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration removed two top security officials at the U.S. Agency for International Development during the weekend after they tried to stop representatives from billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from gaining access to restricted parts of the building,

USAID, State Department

CBS News on MSN · 1d

USAID to be merged into State Department, 3 U.S. officials say

USAID will remain a humanitarian aid entity, but its funding and workforce will be significantly reduced, officials said.

BBC · 1d

Trump considers merging USAID into US State Department

The Trump administration intends to merge the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with the US Department of State after days of upheaval. Plans involved a significant reduction in USAID's funding and the workforce,

The Hill on MSN · 1d

Trump: USAID ‘run by a bunch of radical lunatics’ after reports of merger with State Department

President Trump on Sunday slammed the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), arguing it is poorly run after recent news reports that he is considering merging the agency with the State Department.

Elon Musk and DOGE are hacking government

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

What is USAID, the government agency targeted by Trump and Elon Musk?

Elon Musk called USAID a criminal organization that should “die.” Proponents say it’s a key arm of U.S. influence that, if destroyed, “cannot be easily rebuilt.”

NBC News on MSN · 8h

Elon Musk and DOGE are hacking the government

Musk has moved with lightning speed to try to remake the federal government. Many Democrats and even some Republicans say his efforts are unlawful.

Cryptopolitan on MSN · 7h

Elon Musk’s DOGE wants to terminate US education department next after USAID

President Donald Trump’s plan to axe the US Department of Education is officially in motion as of today. His right-hand man for the job? ‘First Buddy’ Elon Musk and his highly controversial Department of Government Efficiency (D.

Schumer slams DOGE as 'unelected shadow government' amid USAID probe

The exchange comes amid DOGE’s probe of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). White House press secretary ...

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What USAID does, and why Trump and Musk want to get rid of it

In its first two weeks, President Donald Trump’s administration has made significant changes to the U.S. Agency for ...

18hon MSN

Marco Rubio empowers State Department official Pete Marocco to run USAID

Marocco held several national security positions during the first Trump administration, including at USAID, where he tried to ...

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Musk says shutting down USAID in government efficiency drive

By David Shepardson and Chris Sanders WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Billionaire Elon Musk, who is heading U.S. President Donald Trump ...

What is USAID? Marco Rubio is now acting administrator. 10 things to know

The U.S. Agency for International Development is the world's largest foreign aid agency, spending more than $40 billion in fiscal 2023.

USAID to merge with State Department in 'apocalyptic' shakeup; Rubio now acting director

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday he is acting director of the United States Agency for International ...

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Rubio says he’s acting director of USAID as humanitarian agency is taken over by the State Department

The news came hours after Elon Musk, who has been charged with overhauling the federal government, said President Donald ...

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Secretary of State Rubio also tapped as acting head of embattled USAID’s ‘viper’s nest of radical left marxists’

My frustration with USAID goes back to my time in Congress. It’s a completely unresponsive agency,” Rubio said Monday.

Devex10h

Scoop: USAID headquarters shuttered for second day

USAID's headquarters has recently become a battleground, with clashes between Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency ...

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Rubio notifies Congress of potential USAID ‘reorganization’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio notified Congress on Monday that there could potentially be a reorganiztion of the U.S. Agency ...

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