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Senate Rejects USADF Abolishment Amid Corruption Scandal
2/3/2026
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Story summary
- The Senate voted 42-58 to reject abolishing the African Development Foundation (USADF), with 11 Republicans crossing party lines.
- The vote followed the USADF chief financial officer admitting to bribery.
- Allegations include retaliation against staff for reporting misconduct.
- Critics argue that USADF is deeply corrupt and provides no value to Americans.
- Current CEO Travis Adkins allegedly aimed to staff his team exclusively with Black individuals.
