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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rubio says 83% of USAid programs terminated after six-week purge

The Trump administration eliminated 83% of USAID programs, marking a significant shift in US foreign aid policy.
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Secretary of State Rubio says 83% of USAID programs are canceled

The Trump administration has significantly restructured foreign aid by dismantling USAID, transferring remaining programs under the State Department's control.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US 'officially cancelling 83%' of USAID programs, Rubio says DW 03/10/2025

Trump administration drastically cuts USAID programs, reducing foreign aid by 83% without congressional approval, reshaping foreign policy to align with 'America First' ideology.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

China vows action over arbitrary' tariffs as Trump pauses measures against Canada and Mexico US politics live

Trump administration's funding freeze causes uncertainty for foreign aid projects, affecting personnel and partnerships.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rubio says 83% of USAid programs terminated after six-week purge

The Trump administration eliminated 83% of USAID programs, marking a significant shift in US foreign aid policy.
US news
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Secretary of State Rubio says 83% of USAID programs are canceled

The Trump administration has significantly restructured foreign aid by dismantling USAID, transferring remaining programs under the State Department's control.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US 'officially cancelling 83%' of USAID programs, Rubio says DW 03/10/2025

Trump administration drastically cuts USAID programs, reducing foreign aid by 83% without congressional approval, reshaping foreign policy to align with 'America First' ideology.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

China vows action over arbitrary' tariffs as Trump pauses measures against Canada and Mexico US politics live

Trump administration's funding freeze causes uncertainty for foreign aid projects, affecting personnel and partnerships.
more#foreign-aid
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Supreme Court Rules for Trump to Release USAID Frozen Funds

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to require the release of $2 billion in USAID funds, countering previous presidential financial strategies.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

USAID's demise raises fears for millions of lives across the Global South

Trump's administration cut 83% of aid programs, jeopardizing progress against malaria in Southeast Asia, particularly in Myanmar.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Three Opinion Writers Assess the Damage of Trump's First 50 Days

Michelle Goldberg highlights the gutting of U.S.A.I.D. as a key moment that illustrates President Trump's questionable exercise of power.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Scholar: USAID Often Reproduces Inequality, But Trump's Cuts Aren't the Answer

Critique of USAID reflects its role in perpetuating global inequality and supporting U.S. interests instead of genuinely aiding foreign nations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Big Changes at the U.S. State Department

The Trump administration's changes in foreign policy are unsettling veteran diplomats at the State Department.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Supreme Court Rules for Trump to Release USAID Frozen Funds

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to require the release of $2 billion in USAID funds, countering previous presidential financial strategies.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

USAID's demise raises fears for millions of lives across the Global South

Trump's administration cut 83% of aid programs, jeopardizing progress against malaria in Southeast Asia, particularly in Myanmar.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Three Opinion Writers Assess the Damage of Trump's First 50 Days

Michelle Goldberg highlights the gutting of U.S.A.I.D. as a key moment that illustrates President Trump's questionable exercise of power.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Scholar: USAID Often Reproduces Inequality, But Trump's Cuts Aren't the Answer

Critique of USAID reflects its role in perpetuating global inequality and supporting U.S. interests instead of genuinely aiding foreign nations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Big Changes at the U.S. State Department

The Trump administration's changes in foreign policy are unsettling veteran diplomats at the State Department.
more#trump-administration
#humanitarian-aid
US news
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Children Starving to Death After Elon Musk Cut Their Food

Elon Musk's budget cuts to USAID have severely exacerbated humanitarian crises, particularly in Sudan, worsening malnutrition and causing deaths among vulnerable populations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

What kind of support is the U.S. offering in the wake of the Myanmar quake?

Concerns are mounting over the U.S. response effectiveness to the Myanmar earthquake following budget cuts and staff terminations.
SF politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

USAID and the pacification industry in Palestine

USAID's assistance in Palestine has been critiqued as normalizing Israeli colonization rather than genuinely supporting Palestinian wellbeing.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

What to know about Lesotho, the country Trump said 'nobody has ever heard of'

Trump's remarks about Lesotho highlight a lack of awareness regarding U.S. humanitarian aid impacts, particularly on HIV prevention efforts in the country.
US news
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Children Starving to Death After Elon Musk Cut Their Food

Elon Musk's budget cuts to USAID have severely exacerbated humanitarian crises, particularly in Sudan, worsening malnutrition and causing deaths among vulnerable populations.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

What kind of support is the U.S. offering in the wake of the Myanmar quake?

Concerns are mounting over the U.S. response effectiveness to the Myanmar earthquake following budget cuts and staff terminations.
SF politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

USAID and the pacification industry in Palestine

USAID's assistance in Palestine has been critiqued as normalizing Israeli colonization rather than genuinely supporting Palestinian wellbeing.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

What to know about Lesotho, the country Trump said 'nobody has ever heard of'

Trump's remarks about Lesotho highlight a lack of awareness regarding U.S. humanitarian aid impacts, particularly on HIV prevention efforts in the country.
more#humanitarian-aid
fromThe Verge
4 days ago
Retirement

USAID decides not to collect former workers' abandoned devices

Workers must dispose of their own government-issued devices after termination, raising security and environmental concerns.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Where's Plumpy'Nut? A lifesaving food for malnourished kids is caught up in U.S. cuts

RUTFs like Plumpy'Nut are vital for treating malnourished children, but distribution challenges hinder aid efforts.
#public-health
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

USAID Saved Millions of Lives. What Do We Lose When It Goes Away?

The U.S. is significantly reducing support for international aid by planning to dismantle USAID, affecting global health programs.
USAID's role in health assistance and economic aid is crucial and its dissolution will have widespread implications.
fromNatural Health News
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

Deborah Birx was a product of USAID corruption, propped up by a shadow government

Deborah Birx's appointment as COVID-19 Task Force Coordinator reflects a highly politicized process, undermining public health expertise and civil liberties.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
US news

I was furloughed from my global public health job due to the USAID freeze. Foreign aid makes the US safer and stronger.

American foreign aid is crucial for global health and U.S. influence; cuts undermine both.
The freeze on foreign assistance jeopardizes critical health programs and national security.
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

USAID Saved Millions of Lives. What Do We Lose When It Goes Away?

The U.S. is significantly reducing support for international aid by planning to dismantle USAID, affecting global health programs.
USAID's role in health assistance and economic aid is crucial and its dissolution will have widespread implications.
fromNatural Health News
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

Deborah Birx was a product of USAID corruption, propped up by a shadow government

Deborah Birx's appointment as COVID-19 Task Force Coordinator reflects a highly politicized process, undermining public health expertise and civil liberties.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
US news

I was furloughed from my global public health job due to the USAID freeze. Foreign aid makes the US safer and stronger.

American foreign aid is crucial for global health and U.S. influence; cuts undermine both.
The freeze on foreign assistance jeopardizes critical health programs and national security.
more#public-health
#international-development
fromDefector
2 weeks ago
Online Community Development

An Interview With A Fired USAID Education Officer | Defector

Joel Runnels turned personal experiences into impactful education and research focused on Andrew Foster's legacy in Deaf education.
fromDefector
2 weeks ago
Online Community Development

An Interview With A Fired USAID Education Officer | Defector

Joel Runnels turned personal experiences into impactful education and research focused on Andrew Foster's legacy in Deaf education.
more#international-development
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Could polio be poised for a comeback?

Polio eradication efforts face challenges as funding cuts raise concerns about possible resurgence in cases, particularly in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
#afghanistan
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

A midwife says of the aid cuts in Afghanistan: 'No one prioritizes women's lives.'

Declining health support in Afghanistan leads to perilous maternal and infant health crises, resulting in increased deaths during childbirth.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

USAID enabled 208 Afghan women to defy the Taliban ban on college until now

The recent decision by USAID puts the future of scholarships for Afghan women in jeopardy, disrupting their access to higher education.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

A midwife says of the aid cuts in Afghanistan: 'No one prioritizes women's lives.'

Declining health support in Afghanistan leads to perilous maternal and infant health crises, resulting in increased deaths during childbirth.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

USAID enabled 208 Afghan women to defy the Taliban ban on college until now

The recent decision by USAID puts the future of scholarships for Afghan women in jeopardy, disrupting their access to higher education.
more#afghanistan
US news
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Meet the grad students who lost prestigious career paths to DOGE cuts: 'This is something I've been working toward for years'

Young graduates face job security challenges due to sudden changes in government hiring policies.
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago
US news

A USAID worker's pregnant wife was denied an emergency medical evacuation after DOGE fired her

A USAID worker's wife was denied emergency medical evacuation, highlighting a critical issue in policy coverage for foreign service officers and their families.
#elon-musk
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Judge Finds Musk's Role in Dismantling Aid Agency Likely Violated Constitution

Elon Musk's attempt to close U.S.A.I.D. likely violated the Constitution, prompting a federal judge to restore its operations.
US news
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

DOGE's 'completely wrong' USAID termination notices put staffers' pay and pensions at risk

Termination notices by Musk's team to USAID staff were error-ridden, prompting corrections to safeguard pensions and pay.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Elon Musk's DOGE leadership likely violates constitution's appointments clause, judge says | TechCrunch

Elon Musk's role in overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency may violate the U.S. Constitution's appointments clause, according to a federal judge.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US court allows Musk's DOGE to make further USAID cuts DW 03/28/2025

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency can legally proceed with cuts to USAID, as ruled by a federal appeals court.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

JUST IN: Elon Musk and DOGE Found By Federal Judge to Have Violated the Constitution In Multiple Ways'

A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk and DOGE likely violated the Constitution by attempting to shut down USAID.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

USAID shutdown likely unconstitutional, federal judge says DW 03/19/2025

A federal judge ruled that efforts to dismantle USAID by Elon Musk's DOGE are likely unconstitutional.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Judge Finds Musk's Role in Dismantling Aid Agency Likely Violated Constitution

Elon Musk's attempt to close U.S.A.I.D. likely violated the Constitution, prompting a federal judge to restore its operations.
US news
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

DOGE's 'completely wrong' USAID termination notices put staffers' pay and pensions at risk

Termination notices by Musk's team to USAID staff were error-ridden, prompting corrections to safeguard pensions and pay.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Elon Musk's DOGE leadership likely violates constitution's appointments clause, judge says | TechCrunch

Elon Musk's role in overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency may violate the U.S. Constitution's appointments clause, according to a federal judge.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US court allows Musk's DOGE to make further USAID cuts DW 03/28/2025

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency can legally proceed with cuts to USAID, as ruled by a federal appeals court.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

JUST IN: Elon Musk and DOGE Found By Federal Judge to Have Violated the Constitution In Multiple Ways'

A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk and DOGE likely violated the Constitution by attempting to shut down USAID.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

USAID shutdown likely unconstitutional, federal judge says DW 03/19/2025

A federal judge ruled that efforts to dismantle USAID by Elon Musk's DOGE are likely unconstitutional.
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fromPoynter
4 weeks ago
US news

Fact-checkers face intimidation in Eastern Europe as USAID cuts embolden authoritarian tactics - Poynter

Police raided the offices of Serbian civil society organizations, including Istinomer, allegedly in connection with USAID-related corruption, highlighting threats to independent media.
#us-foreign-aid
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Trio of top retired military leaders warn lawmakers about USAID cuts emboldening China: 'Filling that void'

Cuts to US foreign aid may allow China to increase its global influence.
Retired military leaders caution against abandoning foreign aid initiatives due to rising Chinese investments.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Trio of top retired military leaders warn lawmakers about USAID cuts emboldening China: 'Filling that void'

Cuts to US foreign aid may allow China to increase its global influence.
Retired military leaders caution against abandoning foreign aid initiatives due to rising Chinese investments.
more#us-foreign-aid
#trump
Law
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Supreme Court Just Ruled Against Trump-But Don't Get Too Excited

Trump's disregard for court orders raises concerns about his compliance with the rule of law.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Hard talk on soft power: Use it, Trump, or we'll lose it

Trump prioritizes hard power over soft power, but acknowledges the importance of rebuilding soft power initiatives.
Law
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

The Supreme Court Just Ruled Against Trump-But Don't Get Too Excited

Trump's disregard for court orders raises concerns about his compliance with the rule of law.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Hard talk on soft power: Use it, Trump, or we'll lose it

Trump prioritizes hard power over soft power, but acknowledges the importance of rebuilding soft power initiatives.
more#trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Marco Rubio announces cancellation of most USAid programs live

USAID cancels 83% of its programs, reallocating funds to State Department.
Darren Beattie, acting under secretary, has a controversial past and has insulted Rubio.
SF food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Sudanese starve as soup kitchens close down and warring parties block aid

The pause in USAID funding is worsening the hunger crisis in Sudan, threatening millions with malnutrition.
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