A viral claim, spread and amplified by Elon Musk, suggests that only 10 percent of USAID money reaches its intended beneficiaries. This is a wildly incorrect and misleading interpretation of a different statistic—that 10 percent of USAID payments are made directly to organizations in the developing world. The remaining 90 percent includes all the goods … [Read more…]
Federal Workers Sue to Disconnect DOGE Server
Two federal workers, citing reports that Elon Musk’s associates are operating an illegally connected email server at OPM, seek a restraining order. MORE The plaintiffs are represented by https://www.nationalsecuritylaw.org/
Why merging USAID into State would undermine U.S. strategic interests
n the last few days, the media has reported the chaos—unprecedented actions without regard for the individual, national, and international consequences—resulting from the Trump administration’s preemptive actions on foreign assistance, causing serious damage at both the human level and the U.S. reputation as a reliable ally. On day one, the administration precipitously suspended new obligations … [Read more…]
All USAID offices in D.C. are closed today
USAID staff consists of dedicated development professionals, technical experts, and hopeful visionaries committed to making the world a better place. For those who can still access our systems, conversations are ongoing about the future of development and identifying areas where they can create the most significant impact.
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Rubio Tells Congress That USAID May Be Abolished After Review
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Congress that the US Agency for International Development may be subsumed into the State Department and abolished as a separate agency once his team completes a review of its practices, according to a letter seen by Bloomberg News. Current foreign assistance processes “do not substantially benefit the American people,” … [Read more…]
Rubio says ‘no choice’ but to bring USAID ‘under control’ after agency takeover: ‘rank insubordination’
EXCLUSIVE: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is accusing USAID of “rank insubordination,” adding “we had no choice but to bring this thing under control.” The top U.S. diplomat made the comments in an exclusive interview with Fox News in El Salvador, just after announcing he would take over as acting director of the humanitarian agency. … [Read more…]
President Trump targets USAID as Marco Rubio becomes acting director of the embattled agency
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he is acting director the U.S. Agency for International Development, following days of upheaval at USAID as the Trump administration froze many of its programs. USAID employees woke up to an email telling them the headquarters in Washington, D.C., would be closed for the day and that they should … [Read more…]
Jason Gray Acting Administrator of USAID put on leave after trying to stop Musk’s team from accessing classified info, officials say
Rubio says he’s acting director of USAID as humanitarian agency is taken over by the State Department CNN — Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that he is acting administrator of the US Agency for International Development, confirming the de-facto takeover of the humanitarian agency by the State Department. The news came hours after … [Read more…]