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USAID – Terminated Awards: A total of 5,341 awards have been terminated since January 20,2025

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Active Programs: USAID has 898 active and ongoing programs with a total estimated costof $78 billion and unobligated remaining value of $8.3 billion. These programs primarilyfocus on strategic and life-saving aid, including emergency food assistance and life-savingglobal health activities, including programs organized under the President’s EmergencyPlan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). MORE BELOW (MEMO TO CONGRESS).

EVENT – Thrown into Chaos: The Dismantling of USAID and its Real-Life Consequences (March 25,2025)

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During this hearing, Members will hear from individuals working at USAID who the Trump administration removed suddenly from their posts. The panelists will share how critical programs they supported were disrupted, how these cuts weakened national security, and how Trump’s actions have jeopardized America’s soft power. What: Shadow Hearing, “Thrown into Chaos: The Dismantling of … [Read more…]

Ethiopia introduces new tax to fill gap after USAID funding pause

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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia’s parliament on Thursday introduced a new tax for all workers as part of measures to fill the financial gap left by the USAID funding pause. The funds collected will go to a new Ethiopian Disaster Risk Response Fund to pay for projects previously funded by USAID, Ethiopia’s biggest partner … [Read more…]

Internal USAID list provides snapshot of Trump cuts

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A nearly 400-page list provided to Congress may give rare insight into the scope of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which have already roiled the global humanitarian community and shut down programs around the world.  Some of the cuts on the list appear to impact lifesaving … [Read more…]

PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT: Audits of the Disposition of Assets for Terminated USAID Awards

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Mar 12, 2025 Assets still in-country without active U.S. control are at risk of looting, terrorism, or being seized by other parties, making it crucial to address their status and management promptly. To understand the status of these assets and help inform the agency’s decisions about next steps, the Office of Inspector General is initiating … [Read more…]

Top Trump official Pete Marocco, who is assigned to dismantle USAID, is no longer in the role. See his notification below

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From: Marocco, Peter W Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 5:06 PM Subject: USAID Leadership Changes Team, Phase Ill of the foreign assistance review is officially underway. We will dive deeper into the analysis portion of the review to give Secretary Rubio our recommendations. It’s been my honor to assist Secretary Rubio in his leadership of … [Read more…]

CRS: Aid Cuts and Lack of Payment Threaten Millions of Lives

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, March 17, 2025 – Catholic Relief Services (CRS) issued the following statement in response to Secretary Rubio’s statement on the completion of the International Humanitarian Assistance review: “As part of the Catholic Church, Catholic Relief Services believes that human life is a precious gift from God that must be protected and nurtured. Over … [Read more…]