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Trump Dismantles USAID

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

Supporters of the decision claim that USAID had grown inefficient, poorly managed, and overly politicized, with Musk describing it as a "ball of worms" and Trump denouncing its le

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,

Rubio says he’s acting director of USAID

USA Today · 2h

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.

NBC News on MSN · 18h

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 consolidate power and slash funding.

CNN on MSN · 20h

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

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that he is acting administrator the US Agency for International Development, confirming the de-facto takeover of the humanitarian agency by the State Department.

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 Wall Street Journal on MSN · 9h

What to Know About USAID, the Agency Elon Musk Wants Dead

Trump campaigned on promises to cut aid to foreign countries.

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.

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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 ...

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 ...

1don MSN

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 ...

New York Post10m

USAID was rotten, but Trump needs the ‘soft power’ of foreign aid done right

In an ideal world, USAID strengthens US influence through soft power. At just over $40 billion, USAID’s annual budget is ...

Devex11h

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 ...

1don MSN

No aid in USAID? What is the full form of USAID? What does USAID stand for?

What is the full form of USAID?USAID stands for the United States Agency for International Development. It is an independent ...

23h

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.

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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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