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…]
New Estimates of the USAID Cuts (as of March 20, 2025)
Last week we presented some estimates of the extent and distribution of cuts to USAID assistance carried out under Secretary of State Marco Rubio. These were based on a (now-dated) list of cancelled programs leaked to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and published by Punchbowl. Since then, a list of active USAID projects has also … [Read more…]
Internal USAID list provides snapshot of Trump cuts
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
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
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
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…]
The History and Future of U.S. Foreign Aid
EVENT: MARCH13, 2025 Panelists discuss the history of U.S. foreign aid and examine its effectiveness in promoting global stability, fostering economic development, and projecting U.S. soft power worldwide, as well as potential approaches for restructuring the system moving forward.
Legal Battle Against the Trump Administration – Summary
Source: Senator Chris Van Hollen’s newletter Over 60 lawsuits have been filed against the flood of illegal actions by Trump and Musk. Here’s an update on some of the key rulings:
NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025!
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They’re taking everything they can get their hands on, and daring the world to stop them. On Saturday, April 5th, we’re taking to the streets nationwide to fight back with a clear message: Hands off! MORE HERE