Fatma Tanis
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Israel has blocked the entry of aid for weeks, accusing Hamas of theft. The U.S. says its plan will address Israel's concerns. Experts say it may change humanitarian responses in conflict zones.
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The Millennium Challenge Corporation, focused on boosting economic growth abroad, could essentially shutter. -
The U.S. agency has not released information on what global programs were cut this week. NPR spoke to current employees who provided exclusive details. -
The remaining USAID employees were given an end-of-employment date in an email sent out Friday. -
This Trump administration official was a key figure in the dismantling of the United States Agency for International Development — and will help set the agenda for the future of foreign aid. -
A federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk and his DOGE team likely violated the Constitution when they effectively shut down USAID. Trump said the administration will appeal the decision.
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The judge wrote: "Musk made the decisions to shutdown USAID's headquarters and website even though he lacked the authority to make that decision." What does that mean for the agency's future? -
We look at the anticipated impact of of the USAID funding freeze, which helped some of the poorest people around the world. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to weigh in on the matter.
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The Trump administration is terminating thousands of foreign assistance grants and awards, according to a court filing. The move effectively guts the six-decade-old agency. -
The decision comes in the wake of a judge's ruling that such a move will not cause irreparable harm to the employees. There will be exceptions for several hundred employees in roles deemed critical.
