RTI International lays off US workers, including in NC, citing Trump’s USAID cuts
The large research nonprofit received a portion of its annual revenue from the U.S. Agency for International Development, ...
What is USAID and why is Trump poised to 'close it down'?
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire working on the White House's effort to shrink the federal government, has previously claimed ...
Sen. Lankford releases annual Federal Fumbles report, highlighting wasteful spending
Oklahoma Sen. James Lankford has released his annual Federal Fumbles report, highlighting multiple ways the federal ...
Gutting USAID Will Have a Monumental Effect on Combating Climate Change
The agency was a key player in renewable energy and disaster protection around the world—until Elon Musk showed up.
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Claims about USAID funding are spreading online. Many are not based on facts
USAID is an independent agency that has provided humanitarian and development assistance around the world for more than 60 years. According to its 2023 annual report, the agency worked in more ...
200 NC workers furloughed as Trump’s USAID cuts imperil 2 major Triangle nonprofits
The Durham-based global research nonprofit FHI 360 is furloughing 36% of its U.S. staff, including more than 200 employees in North Carolina, following federal cuts to its main source of revenue.
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USAID freeze calls into question billions in support for poorest countries
USAID is by far the largest humanitarian and development arm of the US government, with a workforce of approximately 10,000 people around the world and an annual budget of tens ... combined ...
Trump ‘does not have the authority to abolish’ USAID: Congressional Research Service
The Congressional Research Service, a federal agency tasked with legislative research and analysis, published a Monday report ...