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Marco Rubio tweet calling foreign aid 'critical' resurfaces as he talks about cutting USAID

‘We must make sure it is well spent, but it is less than 1 percent of budget & critical to our national security,’ Rubio said in 2017

The Independent UK

USAid shutdown isn’t just a humanitarian issue – it’s a threat to American interests

The website for the United States Agency for International Development (USAid), the world’s biggest aid donor, has gone dark.

The Conversation

Senator Rubio Defends Aid Waiver Amid Disruption Concerns

Senator Marco Rubio addresses concerns about aid organizations' disruption despite a waiver for foreign assistance, emphasizing clarity and compliance in l...

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What is USAid and why does Trump dislike it so much?

The US agency distributes tens of billions of dollars’ worth of aid every year and is a key tool to promote soft power around the world

The Guardian - AU

Marco Rubio Takes Over USAID: How It Spent Millions on Foreign LGBTQ Programmes

Elon Musk, with Trump's backing, moves to shut down USAID, freezing billions in foreign aid and sparking controversy over taxpayer spending on LGBTQ initiatives.

International Business Times UK

President Trump Plans To Reduce USAID Role

President Trump announces plans to reduce USAID's role, citing mismanagement concerns and a focus on accountability in foreign aid.

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Marco Rubio Named Acting Director Of USAID

Secretary of State Marco Rubio appointed as acting director of USAID to enhance US foreign aid programs and promote global stability.

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What is USAID, and how central is it to US foreign policy?

Elon Musk’s criticism of USAID has sparked debate over whether the aid agency should be permanently closed.

Al Jazeera

President Trump Plans To Cut Off Foreign Aid To South Africa

President Trump's decision to cut foreign aid to South Africa over land expropriation concerns sparks tensions and raises questions about US-South Africa r...

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Will multinational companies flock to Syria? Maybe, if foreign aid arrives first

Syria’s new foreign minister, Asaad al-Shaibani, recently appeared at the World Economic Forum’s annual conference in the Swiss resort of Davos. He announced that his country is open for business and seeking foreign investment.

The Conversation

Trump's aid freeze shocks a Syria camp holding families linked to the Islamic State group

The Trump administration’s unprecedented freeze on foreign aid has caused chaos and uncertainty in a camp holding thousands of people with alleged links to the Islamic State group in Syria

The Independent UK

US Humanitarian Aid Website Abruptly Goes Dark as Trump Freezes US-Funded Foreign Aid Worldwide

On Saturday, as President Donald Trump continued carrying out his flurry of executive orders, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)'s website went dark.

Latin Times

USAID Website Goes Offline Amid Trump Administration's Foreign Aid Freeze

USAID website outage amid Trump's foreign aid freeze raises concerns about agency's future and role in global development and security efforts.

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Trump ally Peter Marocco behind evisceration of USAid: ‘He’s a destroyer’

Campaign ally sowed trail of enmity during first Trump presidency and allegedly was present at January 6 riot

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Al Jazeera

Which countries will Trump’s foreign aid suspension hurt most?

The decision comes as President Donald Trump pushes for all government departments to prioritise ‘America First’.

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Senate Republicans Introduce Bill To Prohibit Foreign Aid For Abortions

The American Values Act seeks to restrict U.S. foreign aid funds for abortions and align foreign assistance with American values, emphasizing the sanctity ...

The Conversation

How nonprofits abroad can fill gaps when the US government cuts off foreign aid

The U.S. government gives other nations US$68 billion of foreign assistance annually – more than any other country. Over half of this sum is managed by the U.S. Agency for International Development, including funds for programs aimed at fighting hunger and disease outbreaks, providing humanitarian relief in war zones, and…

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Senate panel backs Stefanik as Democrats protest foreign aid pause - Roll Call

The nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik to become ambassador to the U.N. advances, but Democrats protest foreign aid pause.

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The Guardian - US

Trump’s aid freeze will drive migration from Latin America, experts warn

Abrupt decision to pause all foreign aid could exacerbate violence in region already struggling with organized crime

The Guardian - UK

Demining to democracy: how Trump’s foreign aid freeze will affect south-east Asia

US funding provides humanitarian assistance to a region vulnerable to natural disasters and support for pro-democracy activists battling repressive regimes

Reason

The White House's 'Feverish Dream' About $50 Million for Condoms in Gaza

The Trump administration made an extreme claim about wasteful foreign aid that just wasn't true.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine reels from ‘worst-case scenario’ suspension of US foreign aid

USAid pause affects projects such as veteran rehabilitation, independent media and humanitarian assistance

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State Department Doubles Down On Foreign Aid Freeze

State Department upholds foreign aid freeze with waivers for humanitarian assistance, causing operational challenges for humanitarian organizations.

The Independent UK

Pauses on U.S. foreign aid and local grants send funders and nonprofits scrambling

The Trump administration has made or initiated major policy changes that impact nonprofits and their missions in its first week

The Independent UK

Distribution of US-backed HIV medications to poorest nations in flux after Trump order slowing foreign aid

The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief has provided life-saving treatment to tens of millions since it was established in 2003

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