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Trump, Elon Musk and USAID

What is USAID and what does it do? The agency Musk, Trump aim to shut down, explained

Elon Musk said he is feeding USAID thorugh the wood chipper. The federal agency provides disaster relief across the world and promotes democracy.

The Associated Press on MSN · 6h

What USAID does, and why Trump and Musk want to get rid of it

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

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

What is USAID, the government agency targeted by Trump and Elon Musk?

Elon Musk called USAID a criminal organization that should “die.” Proponents say it’s a key arm of U.S. influence that, if destroyed, “cannot be easily rebuilt.”

USAID, Marco Rubio

USA Today · 3h

What is USAID? Marco Rubio is now acting administrator. 10 things to know

The U.S. Agency for International Development is the world's largest foreign aid agency, spending more than $40 billion in fiscal 2023.

UPI · 1d

USAID to merge with State Department in 'apocalyptic' shakeup; Rubio now acting director

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday he is acting director of the United States Agency for International Development amid an "apocalyptic" shakeup, as Democratic lawmakers threatened to stall Trump nominees.

FOX News on MSN · 1d

Secretary of State Rubio confirms becoming acting USAID chief

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is now acting director of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) while on a trip to El Salvador.

USAID, State Department

CBS News on MSN · 1d

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.

BBC · 1d

Trump considers merging USAID into US State Department

The Trump administration intends to merge the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with the US Department of State after days of upheaval. Plans involved a significant reduction in USAID's funding and the workforce,

The Hill on MSN · 1d

Trump: USAID ‘run by a bunch of radical lunatics’ after reports of merger with State Department

President Trump on Sunday slammed the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), arguing it is poorly run after recent news reports that he is considering merging the agency with the State Department.

USAID security leaders removed

NBC News on MSN · 1d

USAID security leaders removed after refusing Elon Musk's DOGE employees access to secure systems

The U.S. Agency for International Development’s director of security and his deputy were placed on administrative leave Saturday after they tried to prevent employees from the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing secure USAID systems,

MarketWatch on MSN · 1d

USAID security leaders put on leave after trying to block Musk’s DOGE from accessing classified data

The Trump administration has placed two top security chiefs at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave after they refused to turn over classified material in restricted areas to Elon Musk’s government-inspection teams,

Houston Chronicle · 1d

USAID security leaders on leave after trying to keep Musk's DOGE from classified info, officials say

Members of Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, eventually did gain access Saturday to the aid agency's classified information, which includes intelligence reports, the former official said.

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Schumer slams DOGE as ‘unelected shadow government’ amid USAID probe

N.Y.,has accused the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) presidential advisory committee of acting without ...

1hon MSN

Trump Dismantles USAID: Experts Say Move Will Help America's Rivals and Harm Millions

The attempt by the Trump administration to shut down USAID has led to worries about diplomatic fallout and geopolitical ...

15mon MSN

White House flags top USAID boondoggles under Elon Musk's microscope

The White House has released a list of USAID programs its considers wasteful and that it says abused taxpayer funds by ...

19hon MSN

Marco Rubio empowers State Department official Pete Marocco to run USAID

Marocco held several national security positions during the first Trump administration, including at USAID, where he tried to ...

Bill Gates suggests Elon Musk doesn’t see the ‘good work’ accomplished by USAID

The Microsoft founder's comments came after Elon Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, shut down the USAID headquarters on Monday.

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Trump is giving Elon Musk an unprecedented amount of power

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Democrats, public health leaders decry Trump administration's takeover of humanitarian aid agency USAID

"Make no mistake, this effort by Elon Musk and so-called DOGE to shut down the United States Agency for International ...

22h

Rubio notifies Congress of potential USAID ‘reorganization’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio notified Congress on Monday that there could potentially be a reorganiztion of the U.S. Agency ...

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