US EditionRubio: USAID officially ceases operations
- On Tuesday, official foreign aid activities managed by USAID were terminated, with the remaining initiatives transferred to the State Department led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- This closure followed President Donald Trump's ongoing efforts to shrink federal government spending and replace USAID's charity model with an 'America First' policy emphasizing trade and targeted aid.
- Former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama criticized the USAID shutdown during a private video conference, emphasizing the agency’s crucial work in saving millions of lives, including through an HIV/AIDS program initiated under Bush’s administration.
- Researchers publishing in The Lancet warned that significant reductions in USAID funding and its reorganization may lead to over 14 million extra deaths by 2030, describing the projections as ‘staggering,’ while a State Department representative challenged the study’s assumptions.
- The closure signals a shift to a leaner aid framework focused on empowering countries to grow sustainably, requiring increased investment and cooperation from other nations, but raises concerns about reduced global humanitarian assistance.
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What it will really cost to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development
Interview transcript: Terry Gerton We’re talking about the current state of the shutdown of USAID, but it feels like forever ago. Can you just refresh us on what’s been going on with that agency since the Trump administration came into power? Ian Kullgren Well, I agree, it does feel like forever ago, because so much has happened, but it really wasn’t that long ago. It was one of the first targets that President Trump had when he got into offic…
Federal Development Minister Alabali-Radovan warned of dramatic consequences for people living in poverty after President Trump's abolition of the U.S. Development Agency.
Trump Administration Shuts Down USAID, Moves Foreign Aid to State Dept with New American Flag Branding
Ever wonder where your tax dollars disappear to when they’re shipped overseas? For decades, American generosity has flowed freely around the world, but often without... The post Trump Administration Shuts Down USAID, Moves Foreign Aid to State Dept with New American Flag Branding appeared first on Patriot Journal.
Ghana struggles to fight disease and poverty without vital U.S. aid
A study in The Lancet suggests that cuts to USAID could result in the death of 14 million people over the next five years. Ghana has long been seen as a beacon of democracy in West Africa, but it still struggles with poverty and serious health problems, especially in rural areas. With the support of The Pulitzer Center, William Brangham reports on what ending aid will mean for people there.
Trump Admin Officially Terminates USAID - News Addicts
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday that the U.S. Agency For International Development (USAID) would no longer be sending foreign assistance across the globe, marking a formal end to the agency’s funneling of funds to leftist social programs and non-governmental organizations. When announcing the shift on Tuesday, Rubio stated that USAID had for decades […] The post Trump Admin Officially Terminates USAID appeared first on News Addi…
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