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- Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) criticized the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump for dismantling USAID and the Department of Education, saying Republicans in Congress show insufficient support.
- During a CBS News discussion, experts noted USAID accounted for less than 1% of the federal budget before changes began.
- They said the rationale for targeting this small spending share remains unclear.
- The moves raise concerns about impacts on public services and government operations.
