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Conservatives Push For USAID Overhaul Amid Budget Concerns

House conservatives and Democrats clash over the future of USAID, with concerns over corruption and efficiency. Elon Musk's involvement adds complexity to ...

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USAID Headquarters Closed As Part Of Shutdown Process

Elon Musk plans to shut down USAID due to inefficiency and radical-left ideologies, expressing admiration for Trump.

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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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USAID Faces Uncertain Future Under Trump Administration

USAID faces shutdown amid controversy over bypassing executive orders, raising uncertainty about future global humanitarian efforts.

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These Latin American Countries Will Be Most Affected If Musk, Trump Follow Suit On Threat to Shut Down USAID

DOGE Chair Elon Musk said Trump agreed to shut down USAID. Here's what would entail in Latin America

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Elon Musk lays out plans for DOGE's cost-cutting in late-night, freewheeling conversation on X

The billionaire hosted a rambling 50-minute conversation on X Spaces in the early hours of Monday with Republican senators Joni Ernst, Mike Lee and former DOGE co-lead Vivek Ramaswamy

The Independent UK

Musk Says Trump 'Shutting Down' US Aid Agency

Elon Musk, the world's richest person and President Donald Trump's controversial close advisor, said Monday the giant USAID humanitarian agency will be "shutting down" as part of his radical -- and critics say unconstitutional -- drive to shrink the US government.

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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

USAID Staff Ordered To Stay Home Monday As Trump Eyes Closing Agency

Workers at the U.S. Agency for International Development were told not to work on Monday after Elon Musk claimed President Trump agreed with him that the agency should be shut down.

International Business Times

Hours before their shift, USAID staff received an email stating they were locked out of headquarters

The move comes amid a clash between USAID, Donald Trump, and Elon Musk's DOGE initiative, which has left the agency's operations paralyzed.

Fortune

Trump Administration Clashes With USAID Over Classified Information

The clash between the Trump administration, USAID, and Elon Musk's DOGE team over classified information access raises concerns about privacy and governmen...

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Marco Rubio declares himself head of USAid as workers locked out of office

Secretary of state says he has assumed control of agency to ‘align’ it with Trump’s priorities

The Guardian - US

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Reason

USAID Headquarters Closed Amid Controversy And Uncertainty

USAID's Washington office closure amid scrutiny from Trump and Musk raises concerns about agency's future and impact on global humanitarian efforts.

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The Independent UK

Musk says ‘criminal organization’ USAID is beyond repair and $50 billion agency will be shut down

‘You’ve got to basically get rid of the whole thing. It’s beyond repair. We’re shutting it down’ the tech billionaire said

Fortune

Elon Musk is teaming up with Jamie Dimon to convince investors that DOGE is good for U.S. debt

Dimon and Musk’s collaboration comes just weeks after Dimon offered to help the billionaire with his government cost-cutting initiative.

The Guardian - UK

Trump says he will cut off funding to South Africa over land ‘confiscations’

Cyril Ramaphosa’s government ‘treating certain classes of people very badly’, says Trump, calling for investigation

The Guardian - US

Trump to pause Canada and Mexico tariffs for at least 30 days as China levies set to take effect Tuesday – as it happened

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says he had ‘good call’ with US president and that tariffs will be postponed for at least a month

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International Business Times

USAID Crisis: Musk Says Trump Agreed To 'Shut It Down' After Officials Blocked DOGE Access

The USAID Director of Security John Voorhees and his deputy, Brian McGill believed they were legally bound to deny access to the restricted material, as the inspection team lacked the required security clearance.

Roll Call

Trump's tariffs, nominees and budget plans dominate Congress this week - Roll Call

The House continues to struggle with questions about a budget package while the Senate plows through more Cabinet nominees.

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Top USAID Officials Put On Leave Amid Access Dispute

USAID security officials placed on leave after confrontation with DOGE personnel. Concerns raised over security breaches and potential merger with State De...

International Business Times

Musk Brands USAID 'Criminal', Trump Calls Its Leaders 'Radical Lunatics'

The assault on the agency tasked with humanitarian relief overseas marks a significant new front in Trump's move to give unprecedented power to Musk to upend government departments and counter what the pair consider wasteful official spending and overreach.

Al Jazeera

USAID officials put on leave as Elon Musk says time for agency to ‘die’

US President Donald Trump says he will end all funding to South Africa over government’s land confiscations.

International Business Times

Musk Brands USAID 'Criminal' As Civil Service Scrutiny Grows

Elon Musk attacked the US Agency for International Development, calling it a "criminal organization" on Sunday, sparking fear over the intensity of President Donald Trump's unprecedented scrutiny of the work of the civil service.

The Guardian - UK

Senior USAid officials put on leave after denying access to Musk’s Doge team

After standoff, Doge members gained control over access system, letting them lock out workers and read emails

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