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USAID programs now being run by State Department as agency ends operations
The State Department is taking over programs previously run by the U.S. Agency for International Development, also known as ...
State Department unveils patriotic 'America First' rebrand as part of sweeping makeover
The rebranding effort seeks to establish “consistent branding" across all State Department programs and offices to best ...
Rubio hails end of USAID as study says its elimination could contribute to 14 million deaths in next 5 years
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed the end of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) Tuesday as a new ...
Farewell to USAID: Reflections on the agency that President Trump dismantled
July 1 is the official end date for the agency that President Trump dismantled. We talk to four former top officials about ...
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USAID officially shuts down and merges remaining operations with State Department
When the Trump administration took over, one of its first major moves was dismantling the United States Agency for International Development. Nearly six months later, it officially shuts down Tuesday.
Bush, Obama — and singer Bono — fault Trump’s gutting of USAID on agency’s last day
Gutting USAID is a travesty, and it’s a tragedy. Because it’s some of the most important work happening anywhere in the world ...
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USAID cuts could lead to 14 million deaths over the next five years, researchers say - NBC News
A New York Times investigation found that, as of May 7, more than half of the remaining USAID programs were dedicated to crisis relief — assistance for people affected by disasters and conflicts.