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2 months ago

Rubio announces that 83% of USAID contracts will be canceled

The Trump administration canceled 83% of U.S. foreign aid contracts, reflecting a major shift in governmental priorities.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Could polio be poised for a comeback?

Polio eradication efforts face challenges as funding cuts raise concerns about possible resurgence in cases, particularly in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Dissolving USAID could lead to an additional 14 million deaths by 2030

Funding cuts by Washington could lead to 14 million needless deaths worldwide, predominantly affecting children under five.
US news
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

President Trump Is Demolishing America's Global Soft Power

Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk's humanitarian cuts and pledges $200 billion to global health over 20 years.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Rubio announces that 83% of USAID contracts will be canceled

The Trump administration canceled 83% of U.S. foreign aid contracts, reflecting a major shift in governmental priorities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Could polio be poised for a comeback?

Polio eradication efforts face challenges as funding cuts raise concerns about possible resurgence in cases, particularly in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Public health
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Dissolving USAID could lead to an additional 14 million deaths by 2030

Funding cuts by Washington could lead to 14 million needless deaths worldwide, predominantly affecting children under five.
US news
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

President Trump Is Demolishing America's Global Soft Power

Bill Gates criticizes Elon Musk's humanitarian cuts and pledges $200 billion to global health over 20 years.
#trump-administration
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

USAID's demise raises fears for millions of lives across the Global South

Trump's administration cut 83% of aid programs, jeopardizing progress against malaria in Southeast Asia, particularly in Myanmar.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Three Opinion Writers Assess the Damage of Trump's First 50 Days

Michelle Goldberg highlights the gutting of U.S.A.I.D. as a key moment that illustrates President Trump's questionable exercise of power.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Secretary of State Rubio says 83% of USAID programs are canceled

The Trump administration has significantly restructured foreign aid by dismantling USAID, transferring remaining programs under the State Department's control.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US 'officially cancelling 83%' of USAID programs, Rubio says DW 03/10/2025

Trump administration drastically cuts USAID programs, reducing foreign aid by 83% without congressional approval, reshaping foreign policy to align with 'America First' ideology.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

USAID cuts complete, with 83% of agency's programs gone: Secretary of State Marco Rubio

The Trump administration significantly cut U.S. foreign aid programs, retaining only 18% under new management by the State Department.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

USAID terminates nearly all its remaining employees

Trump administration plans to terminate nearly all USAID employees.
The agency's functions are being transferred to the State Department.
Staff can choose to remain active or take voluntary leave.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

USAID's demise raises fears for millions of lives across the Global South

Trump's administration cut 83% of aid programs, jeopardizing progress against malaria in Southeast Asia, particularly in Myanmar.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Three Opinion Writers Assess the Damage of Trump's First 50 Days

Michelle Goldberg highlights the gutting of U.S.A.I.D. as a key moment that illustrates President Trump's questionable exercise of power.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Secretary of State Rubio says 83% of USAID programs are canceled

The Trump administration has significantly restructured foreign aid by dismantling USAID, transferring remaining programs under the State Department's control.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US 'officially cancelling 83%' of USAID programs, Rubio says DW 03/10/2025

Trump administration drastically cuts USAID programs, reducing foreign aid by 83% without congressional approval, reshaping foreign policy to align with 'America First' ideology.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

USAID cuts complete, with 83% of agency's programs gone: Secretary of State Marco Rubio

The Trump administration significantly cut U.S. foreign aid programs, retaining only 18% under new management by the State Department.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

USAID terminates nearly all its remaining employees

Trump administration plans to terminate nearly all USAID employees.
The agency's functions are being transferred to the State Department.
Staff can choose to remain active or take voluntary leave.
#elon-musk
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Judge Finds Musk's Role in Dismantling Aid Agency Likely Violated Constitution

Elon Musk's attempt to close U.S.A.I.D. likely violated the Constitution, prompting a federal judge to restore its operations.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

DOGE's 'completely wrong' USAID termination notices put staffers' pay and pensions at risk

Termination notices by Musk's team to USAID staff were error-ridden, prompting corrections to safeguard pensions and pay.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Elon Musk's DOGE leadership likely violates constitution's appointments clause, judge says | TechCrunch

Elon Musk's role in overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency may violate the U.S. Constitution's appointments clause, according to a federal judge.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Bill Gates calls DOGE 'geographically illiterate,' says Elon Musk is 'involved in the deaths of the world's poorest children'

Bill Gates criticized Elon Musk's funding cuts to foreign aid, linking them to suffering among impoverished children.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US court allows Musk's DOGE to make further USAID cuts DW 03/28/2025

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency can legally proceed with cuts to USAID, as ruled by a federal appeals court.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Judge Finds Musk's Role in Dismantling Aid Agency Likely Violated Constitution

Elon Musk's attempt to close U.S.A.I.D. likely violated the Constitution, prompting a federal judge to restore its operations.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

DOGE's 'completely wrong' USAID termination notices put staffers' pay and pensions at risk

Termination notices by Musk's team to USAID staff were error-ridden, prompting corrections to safeguard pensions and pay.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Elon Musk's DOGE leadership likely violates constitution's appointments clause, judge says | TechCrunch

Elon Musk's role in overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency may violate the U.S. Constitution's appointments clause, according to a federal judge.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Bill Gates calls DOGE 'geographically illiterate,' says Elon Musk is 'involved in the deaths of the world's poorest children'

Bill Gates criticized Elon Musk's funding cuts to foreign aid, linking them to suffering among impoverished children.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US court allows Musk's DOGE to make further USAID cuts DW 03/28/2025

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency can legally proceed with cuts to USAID, as ruled by a federal appeals court.
#africa
#china
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
US politics

Trio of top retired military leaders warn lawmakers about USAID cuts emboldening China: 'Filling that void'

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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Marco Rubio defends cuts to the foreign affairs budget in the Senate

Marco Rubio defends significant cuts to the foreign affairs budget while facing criticism over potential U.S. influence loss to China.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trio of top retired military leaders warn lawmakers about USAID cuts emboldening China: 'Filling that void'

Cuts to US foreign aid may allow China to increase its global influence.
Retired military leaders caution against abandoning foreign aid initiatives due to rising Chinese investments.
#philanthropy
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

A matchmaking service with a twist: Connecting big givers to programs cut by USAID

fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago
Fundraising

Bill Gates tears into Elon Musk for being 'involved in the deaths of the world's poorest children'

fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Non-profit organizations

A matchmaking service with a twist: Connecting big givers to programs cut by USAID

fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago
Fundraising

Bill Gates tears into Elon Musk for being 'involved in the deaths of the world's poorest children'

fromDefector
1 month ago

An Interview With A Fired Science For Development Fellow At USAID | Defector

"I felt like I finally made it," Burnett said, reflecting on her career trajectory and excitement about finally reaching a milestone after 13 years of hard work.
SF politics
#public-health
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

USAID Saved Millions of Lives. What Do We Lose When It Goes Away?

The U.S. is significantly reducing support for international aid by planning to dismantle USAID, affecting global health programs.
USAID's role in health assistance and economic aid is crucial and its dissolution will have widespread implications.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US news

I was furloughed from my global public health job due to the USAID freeze. Foreign aid makes the US safer and stronger.

Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

USAID Saved Millions of Lives. What Do We Lose When It Goes Away?

The U.S. is significantly reducing support for international aid by planning to dismantle USAID, affecting global health programs.
USAID's role in health assistance and economic aid is crucial and its dissolution will have widespread implications.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US news

I was furloughed from my global public health job due to the USAID freeze. Foreign aid makes the US safer and stronger.

#humanitarian-aid
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

What kind of support is the U.S. offering in the wake of the Myanmar quake?

Concerns are mounting over the U.S. response effectiveness to the Myanmar earthquake following budget cuts and staff terminations.
SF politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

USAID and the pacification industry in Palestine

USAID's assistance in Palestine has been critiqued as normalizing Israeli colonization rather than genuinely supporting Palestinian wellbeing.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

What kind of support is the U.S. offering in the wake of the Myanmar quake?

Concerns are mounting over the U.S. response effectiveness to the Myanmar earthquake following budget cuts and staff terminations.
SF politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

USAID and the pacification industry in Palestine

USAID's assistance in Palestine has been critiqued as normalizing Israeli colonization rather than genuinely supporting Palestinian wellbeing.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

USAID decides not to collect former workers' abandoned devices

The Trump administration will no longer collect government-issued devices from terminated USAID employees, leaving them responsible for disposal of sensitive equipment.
Retirement
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Where's Plumpy'Nut? A lifesaving food for malnourished kids is caught up in U.S. cuts

RUTFs like Plumpy'Nut are vital for treating malnourished children, but distribution challenges hinder aid efforts.
fromDefector
1 month ago

An Interview With A Fired USAID Education Officer | Defector

Runnels, having studied American Sign Language, became inspired to write about Andrew Foster, a pivotal figure in Deaf education in Africa, after hearing his students speak of him.
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#afghanistan
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A midwife says of the aid cuts in Afghanistan: 'No one prioritizes women's lives.'

Declining health support in Afghanistan leads to perilous maternal and infant health crises, resulting in increased deaths during childbirth.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A midwife says of the aid cuts in Afghanistan: 'No one prioritizes women's lives.'

Declining health support in Afghanistan leads to perilous maternal and infant health crises, resulting in increased deaths during childbirth.
US news
fromNieman Lab
1 month ago

How student journalists are making national news local

Student journalists are connecting federal decisions to local impacts, emphasizing the importance of audience relevance.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Meet the grad students who lost prestigious career paths to DOGE cuts: 'This is something I've been working toward for years'

Young graduates face job security challenges due to sudden changes in government hiring policies.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

A USAID worker's pregnant wife was denied an emergency medical evacuation after DOGE fired her

Doom expressed, "My wife was the first person that I have been able to find in the entire 61-year history of USAID that was denied an obstetric medical evacuation, which is a standard right of all foreign service officers and their families."
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fromPoynter
2 months ago

Fact-checkers face intimidation in Eastern Europe as USAID cuts embolden authoritarian tactics - Poynter

The raid at the Center for Research, Transparency and Accountability highlights the increasing scrutiny of civil society organizations in Serbia, reflecting broader tensions surrounding USAID and its alleged corruption.
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US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Hard talk on soft power: Use it, Trump, or we'll lose it

Trump prioritizes hard power over soft power, but acknowledges the importance of rebuilding soft power initiatives.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Chihombori-Quao: USAID was a wolf in sheep's clothing' in Africa

"Chihombori-Quao argues that USAID's presence in Africa has destabilized nations under the pretense of helping, making its potential demise a positive outcome for African nations."},{
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