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Trump officials propose renaming USAID and revamping foreign aid

A Trump admin memo argues the U.S. foreign aid structure is too broad, too costly and failed to reduce some nations' dependency on U.S. assistance.

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Trump aides circulate plan for complete revamp of foreign aid programs

The proposal provides new details on how the administration plans to overhaul USAID — and what programs it expects to eliminate.

CoinDesk · 1h

Trump Administration Eyes Blockchain for Foreign Aid in USAID Overhaul: Report

The plan aims to integrate blockchain technology into the procurement system to enhance security, transparency, and traceability of aid distributions.

DOGE Official Takes Top Job At USAID

Scripps News on MSN · 10d

USAID workers abroad must return home by April, email says

USAID foreign service officers stationed abroad were informed via email Monday that they are directed to return to the U.S. by April 6.

Las Vegas Sun · 1d

DOGE official is taking a leadership role at USAID, an email obtained by AP says

A senior official at Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is taking a leadership role at the U.S. Agency for International Development, according to an email obtained by The Associated Pres

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

DOGE Official Takes a Leadership Role at USAID, an Agency Musk's Team Has Helped Dismantle

A senior official at Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency is taking a leadership role at the U.S. Agency for International Development, giving DOGE a top job at an agency that it has helped

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Closing USAID will weaken the foundation of American power

Washington is in turmoil as career civil servants across the federal government fear they may be fed into the Department of ...

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USAID employees told to burn or shred classified documents

An organization representing foreign service workers said it was "alarmed" by the directive because there could be documents ...

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DOJ says USAID staffers were not ordered to shred, burn classified documents as Trump dismantles agency: official

An email was fired off to staffers from Erica Carr — the acting executive secretary at USAID — Tuesday calling for an “all day” effort to help destruct agency documents at the ...

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USAID staff ordered to shred and torch records as Trump is named in emergency court motion

Ali said by shutting down the agency and freezing funds Trump ignored congressional authority when he “unilaterally” ...

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US foreign aid freeze threatens health care services for Sudanese refugees in Chad

Trump's foreign aid freeze has put in jeopardy vital health care services provided by the U.N. to refugees living in ...

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Secretary of state says 83% of USAID programs are being canceled

USAID has been the target of DOGE, the Elon Musk-helmed agency created in an executive order signed by President Trump on his ...

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USAID Ordered to Shred or Burn Classified Documents in Alarming Move

Staff at the U.S. Agency for International Development have received a troubling order on what to do with their classified ...

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Hobbling USAID could worsen conflicts and cost US more, former ambassador says | Opinion

Madison, former UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield talks about programs like USAID and their role in American diplomacy.

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USAID order to delete classified records sparks flurry of litigation

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees and outside groups are fighting an order from the agency’s ...

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Opinion: USAID is good for the world, the country and Maine

Foreign recipients of U.S. assistance view our country favorably. Goodwill helps make and strengthen friendships.

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