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USAID Cuts Threaten Global Aid, Spark Legal Concerns

2/6/2025

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Thousands of USAID employees face leave starting Friday as budget cuts from the Trump administration, influenced by Elon Musk, take effect. Critics fear these drastic changes jeopardize vital global aid and national security. With the agency aiding over 100 countries, a potential merger with the State Department looms, stirring legal worries and uncertainty.

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Thousands of USAID employees face leave starting Friday as budget cuts from the Trump administration, influenced by Elon Musk, take effect. Critics fear these drastic changes jeopardize vital global aid and national security. With the agency aiding over 100 countries, a potential merger with the State Department looms, stirring legal worries and uncertainty.