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Trump, USAID and Elon Musk

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

Dozens of senior officials put on leave. Thousands of contractors laid off. A freeze put on billions of dollars in humanitarian assistance to other countries.

Arizona Republic on MSN · 3h

What is USAID? Foreign aid from US suspended by President Trump and Elon Musk

Trump's overhaul of the federal government now has its sights set on foreign aid from the U.S. Here's what we know and which jobs might be cut.

CBS News on MSN · 18h

Trump and Elon Musk are upending USAID. Here's what to know about its work.

The State Department said President Trump appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting director of USAID amid an overhaul of the humanitarian aid agency.

USAID, State Department

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,

CBS News on MSN · 23h

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.

Yahoo · 23h

USAID to merge into State Department with major budget cuts

The U.S. Agency for International Development will be folded into the State Department, sources tell CBS News. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has the latest.

USAID, Marco Rubio

The Washington Post on MSN · 20h

Rubio asserts control of USAID, vows to end ‘insubordination’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused USAID, which oversees food aid, emergency relief and health programs in more than 100 countries, of acting against American interests.

Fox News · 15h

We have 'rank insubordination' at USAID, says Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Fox News senior national correspondent Rich Edson speaks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the future of USAID and his trips to Panama and El Salvador on 'Special Report.'

Bloomberg on MSN · 19h

Rubio Tells Congress That USAID May Be Abolished After Review

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Congress that the US Agency for International Development may be subsumed into the State Department and abolished as a separate agency once his team completes a review of its practices,

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USAID Workers Call for End of Furlough—'Devastating for My Family'

The Change petition says the "sudden and unprecedented USAID Stop Work Order has blindsided hundreds of hardworking Americans ...

2hon MSN

USAID contractors fire staff, face cash crunch as Trump causes chaos in aid world

President Donald Trump's overhaul of U.S. foreign assistance has led to chaos in the aid and development field, leaving ...

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Sen. Joni Ernst accuses USAID of 'obstruction' amid 'waste and abuse' spending allegations

Iowa, joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss alleged 'waste and abuse' at the USAID and Democrats' criticism of Elon Musk's ...

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Trump's USAID Plans Bring 'Legal Challenges': Legal Expert

A law professor has explained why Trump and Musk's plans to move USAID to State Department are not set in stone.

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Gutting of USAID could cost thousands of American jobs

The Trump administration’s freeze of foreign aid and dismantling of the agency that oversees it is putting at risk thousands ...

35mon MSN

Rubio will face questions about deal to deport Americans and USAID turmoil

Secretary of State Marco Rubio will press the Trump administration priority of cracking down on immigration when he meets ...

17hon MSN

USAID Contractor Applies for SNAP Benefits After Department Gutting

USAID's programs are authorized by Congress in the Foreign Assistance Act. The agency's programs focus on improving global ...

17hon MSN

Why shutting down USAID could have major impacts on Gaza aid

The Trump administration's efforts to shut down USAID could impact humanitarian efforts in Gaza and abroad, international aid ...

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Are Trump and Musk ending a Kansas legacy by shuttering USAID's Food for Peace?

Elon Musk and President Donald Trump are shutting down USAID, a federal foreign aid agency that houses Food for Peace, which ...

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