US isn’t first country to dismantle its foreign aid office − here’s what happened after the UK killed its version of USAID
British Conservatives cited cost-cutting to force the UK’s foreign aid office into a merger. Five years later, it hasn’t ...
Don’t eliminate USAID — fold it into State to maximize resources
The institution itself is not what’s important; it’s ensuring that these efforts overseas continue to make America safer, ...
Federal judge says Elon Musk exceeded his authority and that dismantling USAID was ‘likely’ unconstitutional
Billionaire Elon Musk appears to have overstepped his executive branch authority with his Department of Government Efficiency ...
Judge finds Elon Musk likely acted unconstitutionally in shuttering USAID
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) likely exercised ...
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USAID Funding Saved Millions of Children’s Lives. Recent Cuts Put It in Jeopardy
USAID investments significantly reduced deaths among children under age five and women of reproductive age, studies show ...
The Latest: DOGE official to take USAID leadership role despite department helping to dismantle it
According to an email obtained by The Associated Press, a senior official at Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency ...
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Judge rules Musk, DOGE dismantling of USAID likely unconstitutional, orders systems restoration
The ruling marked the first time a federal judge acknowledged Elon Musk's status as DOGE administrator, suggesting his powers ...
Trump administration says handling of USAID documents 'did not violate' federal laws
A USAID directive to destroy classified documents had been "seriously misapprehended," Trump administration attorneys wrote in a court filing Wednesday.
Troubled times for Malaysia aid initiatives with USAid funding freeze
Activists fear that this may shut down crucial programmes and some non-governmental organisations. Read more at ...
The growing legend of the missing Oval Office ivy
The Swedish ivy in the Oval Office — a fixture since at least the 1970s — was replaced with gold objects after Donald Trump ...
Rwanda's economy grew 8.9% in 2024, stats office says
Rwanda's economy grew 8.9% in 2024 compared with 8.2% the previous year, the country's statistics office said on Wednesday, ...
From its Providence HQ, Plan International aids the globe. Then USAID cuts came.
But others have been shut down by the USAID cuts. One example: Plan had a major initiative in Nepal with a $20 million USAID ...