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What is USAID? Why President Donald Trump and Elon Musk want to end it?

What is USAID? Why President Donald Trump and Elon Musk want to end it?

  • Since its establishment in 1961, Republicans and Democrats have fought over the USAID and its funding.
  • Its first mission was to counter Soviet influence abroad through foreign assistance
By AP ·
Update Musk says shutting down USAID in government efficiency drive

Musk says shutting down USAID in government efficiency drive

By Reuters ·
Alarm in Ukraine as US aid freeze halts humanitarian projects

Alarm in Ukraine as US aid freeze halts humanitarian projects

By AFP ·
US aid officials attend meetings in Israeli prison accused of torture, sexual violence

US aid officials attend meetings in Israeli prison accused of torture, sexual violence

By Arab News ·
More aid getting from US pier to people in Gaza, officials say, after troubled launch

More aid getting from US pier to people in Gaza, officials say, after troubled launch

US says UN World Food Programme has agreed to help in distribution of aid to Gaza via sea route

US says UN World Food Programme has agreed to help in distribution of aid to Gaza via sea route

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