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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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President Trump Grants Elon Musk Government Approval For Initiatives

President Trump discusses Elon Musk's role in government efficiency initiatives and emphasizes oversight and ethical considerations.

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Musk hit on USAID riles Dems; many in GOP would absorb it into State Department - Roll Call

Democrats criticized the actions at USAID, blaming Elon Musk, but Republicans seemed contend with absorbing it into the State Department.

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Democrat Ilhan Omar Issues Stark Warning About Trump: 'This Is What The Start Of Dictatorship Looks Like'

Democrats are protesting the closure of the USAID headquarters in Washington, D.C. and reports that President Trump wants to eliminate the agency.

International Business Times

Trump isn't closely monitoring Musk as he does the 'dirty work' for him

Musk, the richest person in the world, has amassed wide-ranging authority without having a formal government role or congressional approval

The Independent UK

Dems vow to resist USAID's destruction

Trump said Musk was helping him take on "radical lunatics" at the agency, which provides humanitarian aid abroad

Salon

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

Latin Times

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.

International Business Times

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.

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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.

Fortune

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.

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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...

The Guardian - US

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

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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.

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

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.

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