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Trump, USAID

Why Trump, Musk want to shut down USAID: ‘Time for it to die’

Department of Government Efficiency advisor Elon Musk called USAID a “criminal organization” and said it was time for the foreign aid agency “to die.” Musk also claimed Trump “agreed” to shut down USAID during a DOGE X Spaces discussion overnight on Monday.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Trump confirms he is winding down USAID

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday confirmed he will "wind down" the U.S. Agency for International Development. The agency has been in turmoil as the Trump administration considers merging USAID into the State Department in a major revamp that would shrink its workforce and align its spending with Trump's "America First" policy.

CNN · 1d

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.

USAID, State Department

U.S. News & World Report · 5d

Trump Administration Explores Bringing USAID Under State Department, Sources Say

If USAID were put under the State Department, it would likely have dramatic consequences for global life-saving aid from the world's largest single donor. One source with knowledge of USAID's workings said the move would be a big departure in particular for the agency's humanitarian operations.

Wired · 20h

State Department Puts ‘All Direct Hire’ USAID Personnel on Administrative Leave

The US government’s primary foreign aid agency has employees stationed all over the world, many of whom are now bracing to abruptly leave their posts.

UPI News on MSN · 5h

USAID announces all 'direct hire' workers globally will be placed on leave by Friday

The United States Agency for International Development announced that a majority of its workers will be placed on leave on Friday.

Wild Encounters on MSN10h

Rescued Seal Pup Gets Life-Saving Check-Up From Doctor

"ZooEarthTV brings you incredible animal interactions, amazing wildlife moments, and stunning travel destinations from around the world. Discover the beauty of nature and explore world wonders with on ...

USAID Website Down After Reports of Possible Shutdown

The official website of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) remained inaccessible on Monday, two days after ...

Devex9h

Devex Newswire: USAID purge reaches new level — and around the world

The widespread purge of USAID staff now includes foreign service officers and their families serving overseas. Plus, UNFPA in ...

Dawn1d

USAID website goes dark after Musk rebuke

A weekend email from USAID leadership instructed staff accordingly, while plaques bearing the USAID seal were removed from offices, signaling a shift in the agency’s structure. The agency’s social ...

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