What Does USAID Do and Why Is It a Target for Trump and Musk?
President Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk have launched a full-frontal assault on the United States Agency for International Development. Pending a review, he’s ordered a pause to all US foreign aid — with some exceptions — and Musk has threatened to shut down the independent government agency entirely,
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An overzealous effort at reforming the U.S. Agency for International Development will dismantle programs that enhance U.S. security, save lives, and boost United States’ image around the globe.
Trump’s foreign aid freeze could prove to be a boon for the world’s authoritarian strongmen
When President Donald Trump froze foreign assistance for 90 days, he argued that such a drastic step was needed to eliminate waste and block what he derides as “woke” spending that doesn’t align with American interests.
Trump administration's foreign aid freeze puts Manitoba-led program in jeopardy
A freeze on USAID research funding could kill a University of Manitoba outreach program that saves lives in Nairobi. Assistant Prof. Julie Lajoie says 50,000 people get AIDs prevention drugs through the program,
As Trump tries to slash US foreign aid, here are 3 common myths many Americans mistakenly believe about it
U.S. foreign aid is in disarray. The Trump administration froze most aid disbursements on Jan. 20. According to billionaire Elon Musk, an adviser to President Donald Trump with “ special government employee status ,
Trump’s freeze on HIV/Aids foreign aid is troubling news for the US — here’s why
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Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump calls on USAID to be closed down
President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.
Trump’s push to shut down USAID shows how international development is also about strategic interests
The dismantling of USAID underscores a larger trend of strategic and ideological considerations that have always influenced ...
Trump administration to keep only 294 USAID staff out of over 10,000 globally, sources say
President Donald Trump's administration plans to keep fewer than 300 staff at the U.S. Agency for International Development ...
Steube introduces legislation to abolish USAID as Musk, Trump allies move to gut agency
Sarasota, announced he will file legislation to abolish USAID, as Trump allies in government and the media attack the agency.
Almost all USAID workers across the globe placed on leave as Trump moves to gut agency
Thousands of USAID employees, except for essential personnel, were notified they will be placed on administrative leave at ...
Why the courts may be the last constraint on Trump but may not contain his power grabs
Given Republican control of Congress, the confirmation of Trump ultra-loyalist Pamela Bondi as his attorney general and the ...
Ex-USAID Head Says America Will 'Pay The Price' From Musk, Trump Attacking Agency
Andrew Natsios, a Republican who served under George W. Bush, knocked the pair for pushing "a lot of garbage" in their ...
Marco Rubio defends dismantling of USAID, praises Trump's proposal for US control of Gaza Strip
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is defending the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development and praising ...
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Trump sued by USAID workers as Project 2025 architect confirmed in powerful cabinet position: Live
Donald Trump is being sued by unions representing United States Agency for International Development (USAID) workers, ...