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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

The Guardian - US

Trump’s aid freeze shuts down ‘gold standard’ famine-monitoring system

Without Fews Net, recognised as ‘a vital life-saving tool’ for preventing food crises, people will die, experts warn

The Guardian - UK

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’.

Al Jazeera

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Is the US sending $50m in condoms to Gaza as Trump claims?

The US president has listed the stopping of condoms to Gaza as an accomplishment. But is he thinking of the wrong Gaza?

Al Jazeera

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…

The Conversation

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 - US

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

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FACT FOCUS: No evidence that $50 million was designated by the US to buy condoms for Hamas

President Donald Trump falsely claimed during the Laken Riley Act signing that his administration had “identified and stopped $50 million being sent to Gaza to buy condoms for Hamas.”

The Independent UK

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.

Reason

Fact or fiction? Trump repeats false claim that US sends condoms to Gaza

Claim was first made in press conference, prompting Fox host to say condoms were also being used to bomb Israel

The Guardian - US

Fact-Checker Debunks DOGE Claim That Biden Spent Millions On Condoms For Gaza, Points Out That Trump Spent Millions On Condoms

A professional fact-checker has debunked claims from the Trump administration accusing the Biden administration of spending $50 million to send condoms to Gaza.

International Business Times

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

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

The Guardian - UK

Fact-Checker Debunks DOGE Claim That Biden Spent Millions on Condoms for Gaza, Points Out That Trump Spent Millions on Condoms

A professional fact-checker has debunked claims from the Trump administration accusing the Biden administration of spending $50 million to send condoms to Gaza, further pointing out that Trump himself spent millions on sending contraceptives to developing areas around the globe during his first administration.

Latin Times

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

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The Independent UK

Trump doubles down on $50 million condoms for Gaza claim — but the details are murky

The Trump administration clarified the claim on Wednesday, saying the $50 million was part of a broader aid package

The Guardian - US

UN aid agencies cut back operations after Trump’s 90-day funding suspension

Exclusive: UNHCR chief orders clampdown on spending, including 90-day delay in ordering new supplies and hiring freeze

Top News

Marco Rubio Freezes Foreign Aid, Halts Funding For Condoms In Gaza

Secretary Rubio freezes foreign aid, including condoms in Gaza, due to security concerns and alignment with Trump's agenda.

The Independent UK

A US shutdown on foreign aid is hitting from Africa to Asia to Ukraine. Here's how

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Dozens Of USAID Officials Placed On Leave Amid Trump Investigation

56 USAID officials placed on leave amid resistance to Trump's directives. 90-day pause on foreign assistance leads to layoffs.

The Guardian - UK

Charities reeling from USAid freeze warn of ‘life or death’ effects

Abrupt order has done ‘serious damage’, say experts, with supply chains halted, HIV clinics struggling to source drugs and refugee camps facing loss of vital services

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Dozens Of USAID Officials Placed On Leave Amid Investigation

Investigation at USAID leads to senior officials placed on leave amid Trump's foreign assistance freeze. Ongoing review of aid programs.

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Dozens Of Senior USAID Officials Placed On Leave

Trump administration places 60 senior USAID officials on leave, sparking concerns and uncertainty in foreign assistance programs.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Shock as Trump aid freeze hits Ukrainian causes

Veterans’ help and healthcare among NGOs whose USAid funding has been cut off; Hungary steps aside from blocking Russia sanctions. What we know on day 1,070

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Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Pauses U.S. Foreign Assistance

The U.S. has paused foreign aid to align with 'America First' agenda, reviewing programs for effectiveness.

The Guardian - US

US orders halt to virtually all foreign aid except for Israel and Egypt

Internal memo to US state department staff explicitly makes exceptions for military assistance to Israel and Egypt

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