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Musk, Trump and USAID

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What is USAID? And why do Trump and Musk want to end it?

In its first two weeks, President Trump's administration has made significant changes to the U.S. Agency for International Development.

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Trump and 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.

Explainer: What is USAID and why has it become a target for Trump and Musk?

U.S. President Donald Trump'sadministration is considering merging the U.S. international aid agency (USAID) into the State Department in a major revamp that would shrink its workforce and align its spending with Trump's "America First" policy.

USAID, Marco Rubio

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Marco Rubio Accuses USAID Of ‘Insubordination,’ Claims He’s Now In Charge

At the same time Rubio claimed to be in charge of the agency, upwards of 1,000 USAID employees overseas were abruptly cut off from their government-provided equipment, according to independent journalist Ken Klippenstein.

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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.

WFXR Roanoke on MSN · 4h

Marco Rubio taking over as acting head of USAID amid agency turmoil

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is being put in charge of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as the Trump administration mulls the future of the agency. Rubio told reporters traveling with him in El Salvador that he had been made acting director of USAID,

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Trump challenges Congress’ power with plan to shutter USAID, legal experts say

Donald Trump’s apparent plans to shutter the US Agency for International Development without congressional authority ...

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‘Offensive bullshit:’ Dem lawmakers call out Trump admin for ‘illegal’ action at USAID

Democratic lawmakers called out “unconstitutional” actions by billionaire Elon Musk and vowed to fight the Trump ...

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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.

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USAID tells employees to stay home hours after Elon Musk said it was going to be shut down

USAID sent a message on Monday morning telling employees based in DC to work remotely, without saying whether and when ...

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Democrats push back after Musk says Trump agrees to close USAID and workers are kept out

The developments come after Elon Musk said that he had spoken with President Donald Trump about the aid and development ...

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USAID leaders escorted out of building after blocking DOGE access to secure systems

Officials said USAID members were eventually unsuccessful and DOGE teams were able to gain access to some of the agency’s ...

Democratic lawmakers are blocked from entering USAID offices to talk to workers, say unwinding the aid agency is illegal

Democratic lawmakers are blocked from entering USAID offices to talk to workers, say unwinding the aid agency is illegal.

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USAID freeze calls into question billions in support for poorest countries

The Trump administration's attempt to fold the USAID humanitarian agency into the State Department calls into question the ...

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