4 days ago · Then-President John F. Kennedy established the U.S. Agency for International Development, known as USAID, during the Cold War. In the decades since, Republicans and Democrats have fought over the agency and its funding. Here’s a look at USAID, its history and the changes made since Trump took office.

4 days ago · USAID has provided more than $2.1 billion in aid to Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023. International aid organizations are warning that humanitarian efforts in Gaza would be severely impacted if the U.S ...

2 days ago · The Trump administration’s decision to close the U.S. Agency for International Development has drawn widespread criticism from congressional Democrats and raised questions and concern about the influence billionaire ally Elon Musk wields over the federal government.. The United States is by far the world’s largest source of foreign assistance, although several European countries allocate a ...

4 days ago · WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The Trump administration said it would lock U.S. Agency for International Development workers out of their headquarters in downtown Washington DC for a second day on ...

3 days ago · The U.S. Agency for International Development is at the center of a political firestorm after the Trump administration indicated it will shut it down as an independent agency and possibly move it ...

Jan 26, 2025 · A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS. A lock ( ) or https: ... Secretary Marco Rubio Appointed as Acting Administrator for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) February 3, 2025. Press Statement.

Sep 30, 2024 · Today, the United States announced nearly $336 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza and the West Bank affected by the ongoing conflict, which has forced more than 1.9 million Palestinians from their homes and where more than 2.1 million face acute food insecurity.

Apr 11, 2024 · The top US humanitarian official said Wednesday it is “credible” to assess that famine is already occurring in parts of Gaza as the war between Israel and Hamas continues.

Oct 18, 2023 · President Biden announced today that the United States is providing $100 million in humanitarian assistance for Palestinian people affected by the conflict in Gaza and the Palestinian people in the West Bank.

Oct 16, 2023 · Today, Administrator Samantha Power spoke with Ahmed Hussen, Canada’s Minister for International Development and Global Affairs. The two discussed how the United States and Canada are responding to Hamas’ brutal terrorist attack against Israel and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.