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USAID-Funded Pandemic Research Failed To Spot COVID or Ensure Chinese Transparency

There remains many open questions about whether the agency's funding played a role in the creation of COVID-19 in a Wuhan laboratory.

Reason

Trump Claims USAID Stole 'Billions of Dollars' and Gave It to 'Fake News Media' to Write 'Good Stories About the Democrats'

Trump claimed USAID stole billions to fund "fake news" media; records show agencies spent over $8 million on Politico subscriptions in 2024.

Latin Times

Trump repeats rightwing claim that USAid subscriptions to Politico were ‘payoffs’

As Elon Musk dismantles the agency, Trump claims subscription fees to the outlet could be ‘biggest scandal of them all’

The Guardian - US

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Former USAID Official Exposes Corruption And Misuse Of Funds

Former USAID official Mark Moyar raises concerns about corruption and mismanagement within the agency during Trump's presidency, leading to its shutdown.

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GOP Pushes To Cut Department Of Education Funding

Republican lawmakers and Trump allies push to reduce the Department of Education, advocating for state empowerment in education policy-making.

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Elon Musk, who arrived in the U.S. at age 31, is being questioned on his citizenship again. What to know

Tech entrepreneur attacked by ex-congresswoman Liz Cheney in latest online spat

The Independent UK

House Republicans Propose Rerouting Foreign Aid For Enhanced Deportation Efforts

House Republicans led by Rep. Andy Ogles propose repurposing frozen foreign aid funds for deportation efforts, sparking debate on immigration policy and na...

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Controversy Erupts Over Attempt To Halt USAID Payments

Controversy over halting USAID payments by Musk affiliates at Treasury raises questions on federal spending influence.

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Liz Cheney takes a swipe at Elon Musk's citizenship as pair trade blows on X

Cheney undermined Musk’s knowledge of the U.S. by calling out his 22-year-long citizenship

The Independent UK

Now Trump is boosting a bogus MAGA conspiracy theory about USAID funding Politico

Trump jumped on board the false claim that the USAID had been propping up Politico and other media outlets, calling it the ‘biggest scandal of all time.’

The Independent UK

USAID Paying for Politico Is a Nontroversy

There are many legitimate criticisms of both USAID and Politico; this is not one of them.

Reason

'Life Or Death Consequences For Millions': NGOs Stunned By US Aid Freeze

The freeze in aid funding by Donald Trump's new US administration has left humanitarian workers seeing a large proportion of their budget cut off and fearing millions will be affected as programmes are suspended.

International Business Times

Trump burns down the United States

He’ll return to claim credit for putting out the fire — but not before the United States gets burned

Salon

Marco Rubio Emphasizes Importance Of Defending Foreign Aid Programs

Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirms US commitment to foreign aid and addresses concerns about the future of USAID in Guatemala meeting.

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The Guardian - US

Kansas reckons with large tuberculosis outbreak as health officials hamstrung

Experts fear consequences of Trump’s restrictions on CDC as state sees one of largest outbreaks ever recorded in US

The Independent UK

UK aid commitment ‘remains steadfast’ despite US funding freeze, says minister

Anneliese Dodds said the UK was assessing the impact of Donald Trump’s decision to freeze funding for USAID, the world’s largest aid provider.

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Nationwide Protests Sparked Against Trump And Musk

Movement against President Trump gains momentum with protests, Senate Democrats protest Vought nomination, Texas seeks border wall reimbursements, and Cali...

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USAID Cuts Impact Humanitarian, Conservation Efforts In South America

USAID suspension threatens vital humanitarian, conservation, and drug eradication efforts in South America.

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Marco Rubio Assumes Role As Acting U.S. Archivist

Marco Rubio, acting director of USAID and U.S. Archives, implements Trump's foreign policy vision amidst reshuffling key positions.

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USAID Faces Major Setback As Staffers Pulled From Field

USAID shutdown by Trump administration sparks outrage and protests, impacting global aid and development efforts. Health programs halted, humanitarian effo...

The Independent UK

Frozen USAID funding strands groups that support marginalized people in the Western Balkans

Many nongovernmental organizations in the Western Balkans have been left stranded after President Donald Trump abruptly froze foreign aid for three months

International Business Times

'Huge Waste Of Taxpayer Money': Musk's DOGE Cancels $8M+ In Politico Subscriptions

DOGE has had its eyes on USAID in recent days, and on Wednesday, the Elon Musk-led Trump-established unit was working on canceling White House subscriptions to Politico Pro, which the Biden government supposedly spent over $8 million on in the past year.

International Business Times UK

Politico Caught in Funding Scandal: Did USAID Funnel Taxpayer Money to the Media Giant?

Politico faces scrutiny over claims of receiving £6.3m in USAID funding through government subscriptions, sparking controversy over media independence and taxpayer spending.

The Independent UK

USAID was dismantled so fast one fired employee had to be REHIRED to process time sheets

‘We spent the weekend feeding USAID into the wood chipper,’ Elon Musk says

The Independent UK

Ben Stiller denies USAID funded Ukraine trip: ‘These are lies coming from Russian media’

‘I completely self-funded my humanitarian trip to Ukraine,’ said the Zoolander star

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