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Trump Administration Seeks Congressional Approval for USAID Reorganization Amidst Legal Challenges

The Trump administration formally requested Congressional approval to reorganize USAID, transferring its functions to the State Department by July 1, 2025, despite facing legal challenges and criticism for exceeding executive authority; this follows a freeze on foreign aid and significant staff cuts...

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USAID Closure: State Department Assumes Functions, Eliminates Non-Statutory Positions

The State Department announced the closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), transferring its functions to the State Department, eliminating all non-statutory positions, and prompting legal challenges and criticism over potential negative impacts on vulnerable populations.

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Trump Administration Dismantles USAID, Shifting Responsibilities to State Department

The Trump administration is terminating nearly all 900 remaining USAID employees, shifting its functions to the State Department after terminating 5,200 contracts; this follows the administration's plan to dismantle the 64-year-old agency and reorient foreign assistance programs to better align with...

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US Terminates Major Funding for Syrian White Helmets

The Trump administration terminated roughly $30 million in USAID funding for the White Helmets, a Syrian humanitarian group, while maintaining a smaller State Department contract; this is part of a wider cancellation of foreign aid contracts and comes despite increased needs and the organization's e...

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Trump's Words Used Against Him in Court Challenges to DOGE

President Trump's public statements are being used against his administration in court cases challenging the actions of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is headed by Elon Musk, leading to at least two court rulings against DOGE, one involving the dismantling of USAID and another...

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Trump Administration's Legal Strategy: A Supreme Court Play

The Trump administration faces over 160 lawsuits challenging its policies, primarily in courts with Democratic-appointed judges; however, the administration believes it will ultimately prevail in the Supreme Court.

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USAID Dissolved: State Department Takes Over, Sparking Controversy

The U.S. State Department formally dissolved USAID on July 1st, transferring some functions to the State Department, prompting legal challenges and criticism, after thousands of employees were dismissed and billions in aid contracts canceled.

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Trump Administration Dismantles USAID, Transferring Programs and Eliminating Positions

The Trump administration is dismantling the USAID, transferring programs to the State Department, and eliminating unmandated positions; hundreds of employees have been dismissed, and numerous aid programs canceled, with the legality under judicial review.

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USAID Cuts Jeopardize Small Businesses and Diplomatic Efforts

The Trump administration's cuts to USAID have eliminated international development projects for EdIntersect, a small business, jeopardizing its financial stability and potentially leading to its dissolution due to insufficient capital reserves, and impacting diplomatic efforts.

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USAID Funding Freeze Jeopardizes Projects, Raises Foreign Policy Concerns

President Trump's executive order freezing billions in USAID funding has jeopardized projects by Global Build Collaborative, a veteran-owned firm, impacting staff, international projects, and U.S. foreign policy goals, according to co-founder Bryan Enslein, a former USAID officer.

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German Development Aid Under Threat Amidst Coalition Negotiations

In Germany, development and aid organizations protested potential cuts to the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) amid coalition negotiations, fearing integration into the Foreign Office and reduced funding, while other countries like the US and UK are also decreasing development...

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Judge Rules Musk's USAID Dismantling Likely Unconstitutional

A Maryland judge issued a preliminary ruling that Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency likely violated the US Constitution by dismantling the US Agency for International Development (USAID), resulting in a temporary injunction halting further actions and restoring employee access.

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