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Rubio says Trump administration canceling 83% of programs at USAID and intends to move remaining ones to State Department

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the completion of a purge of the U.S. Agency for International Development, stating that 83% of its programs have been eliminated, as noted in his post on X.
Rubio mentioned that 5,200 out of 6,200 USAID programs were cut under the directive to freeze foreign assistance funding and review programs.
Democratic lawmakers argue that the shutdown of congressionally funded programs is illegal, as it requires Congressional approval, according to their statements.
The shutdown has resulted in significant layoffs, with aid groups losing thousands of workers and lawsuits arising over contract terminations.

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Rubio says 83% of USAID programs are gone

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