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fromFast Company
4 months 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
4 months 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 news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

USAID cuts complete, with 83% of agency's programs gone: Secretary of State Marco Rubio

The Trump administration significantly cut U.S. foreign aid programs, retaining only 18% under new management by the State Department.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

USAID terminates nearly all its remaining employees

Trump administration plans to terminate nearly all USAID employees.
The agency's functions are being transferred to the State Department.
Staff can choose to remain active or take voluntary leave.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

'Unlawful' suspension of USAID funding likely violated Constitution, judge says

Judge rules Trump administration must release $2 billion in foreign aid, citing violation of separation of powers.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Elon Musk and Marco Rubio Share Awkward Social Media Embrace After White House Confrontation

Marco Rubio formalized cuts to foreign aid demanded by Elon Musk, showcasing Musk's influence within the Trump administration.
US news
fromFast Company
4 months 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
4 months 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 news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

USAID cuts complete, with 83% of agency's programs gone: Secretary of State Marco Rubio

The Trump administration significantly cut U.S. foreign aid programs, retaining only 18% under new management by the State Department.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

USAID terminates nearly all its remaining employees

Trump administration plans to terminate nearly all USAID employees.
The agency's functions are being transferred to the State Department.
Staff can choose to remain active or take voluntary leave.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

'Unlawful' suspension of USAID funding likely violated Constitution, judge says

Judge rules Trump administration must release $2 billion in foreign aid, citing violation of separation of powers.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Elon Musk and Marco Rubio Share Awkward Social Media Embrace After White House Confrontation

Marco Rubio formalized cuts to foreign aid demanded by Elon Musk, showcasing Musk's influence within the Trump administration.
#global-health
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?

Kaseya underscores the challenge of navigating aid cuts for African nations, urging adaptive strategies for survival after the U.S. termination of foreign assistance.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?

Kaseya underscores the challenge of navigating aid cuts for African nations, urging adaptive strategies for survival after the U.S. termination of foreign assistance.
#uk-government
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Having risked my life in war zones for the BBC, I know this: cuts to the World Service will be disastrous | Martin Bell

The UK government cuts to foreign aid and the BBC World Service threaten the livelihoods of millions globally.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Having risked my life in war zones for the BBC, I know this: cuts to the World Service will be disastrous | Martin Bell

The UK government cuts to foreign aid and the BBC World Service threaten the livelihoods of millions globally.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
5 days ago

Congressional takebacks of arts & cultural funding hit Oregon and the nation hard * Oregon ArtsWatch

"This is a devastating blow to the entire public media system and communities that rely on the critical public service it provides," OPB declared in a statement sent out Friday morning, July 18. "Millions of people across the country depend on public media every day as an invaluable source of information, education and connection that prepares them to engage fully in civic life."
Public health
#us-house-of-representatives
#public-broadcasting
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Congress takes the first step in making DOGE cuts permanent

Congress passed $9.4 billion in DOGE cuts, influencing public broadcasting and foreign aid amidst political tensions.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Congress takes the first step in making DOGE cuts permanent

Congress passed $9.4 billion in DOGE cuts, influencing public broadcasting and foreign aid amidst political tensions.
#usaid
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Bill Gates calls DOGE 'geographically illiterate,' says Elon Musk is 'involved in the deaths of the world's poorest children'

Bill Gates criticized Elon Musk's funding cuts to foreign aid, linking them to suffering among impoverished children.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Bill Gates Accuses Elon Musk of "Killing the World's Poorest Children"

Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk for drastically cutting USAID, claiming it harms the world's poorest children.
Women in technology
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Elon Musk Has No Idea How USAID Works. This Former Staffer Does.

Elon Musk's criticism of USAID stems from conspiracy theories rather than informed understanding, questioning his motivations behind targeting foreign aid.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Bill Gates calls DOGE 'geographically illiterate,' says Elon Musk is 'involved in the deaths of the world's poorest children'

Bill Gates criticized Elon Musk's funding cuts to foreign aid, linking them to suffering among impoverished children.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Bill Gates Accuses Elon Musk of "Killing the World's Poorest Children"

Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk for drastically cutting USAID, claiming it harms the world's poorest children.
Women in technology
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Elon Musk Has No Idea How USAID Works. This Former Staffer Does.

Elon Musk's criticism of USAID stems from conspiracy theories rather than informed understanding, questioning his motivations behind targeting foreign aid.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

How Much the U.S. Spends on Foreign Aid, and Where It Goes

In fiscal year 2023, the US remained the single largest donor of foreign aid, with a total allocation between $65 billion and $71 billion to countries like Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Republican Targeted By Trump Says He's Getting Private Fist Bumps' from GOP, But Israel Still Has Tight Grip on Congress'

Massie mentioned that both Trump and AIPAC have to think about the political risks they face; if they challenge him and fail, they lose credibility.
US politics
#healthcare
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

U.S. funding halted Africa's HIV crisis. Trump's cuts have forced a reckoning.

The withdrawal of U.S. foreign aid in Eswatini has left the country vulnerable and unprepared to handle its healthcare needs independently.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

U.S. funding halted Africa's HIV crisis. Trump's cuts have forced a reckoning.

The withdrawal of U.S. foreign aid in Eswatini has left the country vulnerable and unprepared to handle its healthcare needs independently.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Just good neighbors? What nations helping Syria really want DW 06/11/2025

The HTS group had long cultivated a close working relationship with Ankara because the rebels controlled Idlib, a province on the Turkish border in northern Syria.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Government efforts to cut foreign aid spent on asylum seekers stall

The Independent’s commitment to quality journalism is highlighted by their decision not to impose paywalls, ensuring that important news is accessible to all Americans.
UK politics
Non-profit organizations
fromeuronews
1 month ago

'They will die': Foreign aid cuts hit women and girls the hardest

Foreign aid cuts are severely impacting women's rights organizations, risking lives and vital support for women and girls in crisis zones.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

The State Department reportedly pressured African countries to adopt Elon Musk's Starlink

The implication was that they were connected, which raised concerns about the U.S.'s pressure tactics linked to foreign aid grants.
US politics
#elon-musk
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Women in technology

Melinda French Gates says Elon Musk should 'actually see what's going on in the world' before making decisions on US foreign aid

Women in technology
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Melinda French Gates says Elon Musk should 'actually see what's going on in the world' before making decisions on US foreign aid

Musk's drastic cuts to foreign aid programs have drawn criticism from Melinda French Gates, who urges him to understand global poverty issues before making decisions.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

U.S. Aid Cutbacks Hurt Efforts to Repatriate Former Islamic State Residents

President Trump's foreign aid cuts hinder efforts to repatriate Islamic State members and improve camp conditions.
Repatriating former ISIS members is crucial to prevent a resurgence of the group.
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Food for Peace Showed How Foreign Aid Can Benefit Both the U.S. and the World

President Trump and Elon Musk have crippled Food for Peace, a program that, since its inception under President Kennedy, has played a crucial role in alleviating global hunger.
US politics
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 months ago

'We can't predict the future or what will happen': Trump's slashing of US foreign aid hits heritage conservation

The recent termination of approximately 45% of all foreign aid grants by the US Department of State has placed significant strains on global humanitarian efforts.
US news
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump's U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Hobble Earthquake Response in Myanmar

U.S. response to Myanmar earthquake lagged behind other countries, highlighting a significant slowdown in American foreign aid efforts.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Lebanon, Ravaged by Israel-Hezbollah War, Needs Changes to Unlock Aid

Things cannot continue as they are, he sighed. To fix how it's run, Lebanon needs money. But to attract money, it needs to fix how it's run.
SF politics
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Gutting U.S.A.I.D. Was a Disaster. Here Is How to Move Forward.

The dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. jeopardizes millions and reflects a need for reform in foreign aid.
#ukraine
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Kremlin Says US Stopping Ukraine Aid is a Key Condition' of a Ceasefire

The Kremlin insists on ending foreign aid to Ukraine as a prerequisite for a ceasefire.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US news

Trump Administration Ends Tracking of Kidnapped Ukrainian Children in Russia

The U.S. State Department has halted funding for tracking Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, risking their return and compromising data integrity.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Administration Ends Tracking of Kidnapped Ukrainian Children in Russia

The U.S. State Department has halted funding for tracking Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, risking their return and compromising data integrity.
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