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Democrats unveil legislation in bid to halt USAID elimination

The Trump administration's plan to eliminate the United States Agency for International Development could cost state colleges and universities hundreds of millions in research funding annually.
President Donald Trump called for the permanent closure of USAID, accusing the agency of corruption and fraud without evidence.
A federal judge paused the administration's plan to place 2,200 USAID employees on administrative leave in response to a lawsuit filed by unions representing them.
Critics warn that dismantling USAID could make the United States less safe and more vulnerable to diseases, as it plays a vital role in global health and stability.

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Arizona Mirror

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USAID shutdown would halt research grants to state universities

Vara Prasad, left, an agronomy professor at Kansas State University, visits an agricultural technology park in Cambodia. Many state universities rely on research grants from USAID, an agency the Trump administration is trying to dismantle. (Courtesy of the Climate Resilient Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab)If the Trump administration succeeds in shutting down the federal United States Agency for International Development, known globall…

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Michigan Advance

USAID shutdown would halt research grants to state universities • Michigan Advance

11 days ago

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The Statesman

UT national security scholars: TX lawmakers in DC must halt destruction of USAID

Dismantling USAID would be a catastrophic national security mistake, leaving the global playing field of influence to adversaries of the U.S.

11 days ago·Austin, United States

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Reuters

Democratic lawmakers to introduce bill aimed at halting elimination of USAID

A group of Democratic U.S. lawmakers will introduce a bill on Tuesday aimed at stopping the Trump administration from using government funds to eliminate the U.S. Agency for International Development, the sponsor of the bill told Reuters, in the latest push to halt the president's moves to close the agency.

12 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Hill

Democrats unveil legislation in bid to halt USAID elimination

A group of House Democrats have introduced legislation in a bid to stop the Trump administration from dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The bill, led by Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.), was introduced Tuesday and is called the Protect U.S. National Security Act. It aims to prove that USAID reform should abide by…

12 days ago·Washington, United States

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censor.net

Congress is preparing a bill to prevent Trump from eliminating USAID,

A group of Democratic lawmakers in the US Congress is preparing to introduce a bill designed to prevent the Donald Trump administration from using government funds to liquidate the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

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