US Agency for International Development
Coverage of US Agency for International Development in the Nexus archive.
- Donor fatigue guts demining in Asia, as active conflicts draw away funding
Demining efforts in Asia, particularly Cambodia, are struggling due to donor fatigue, as international funding is shifting toward active conflicts like Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan. Deadly remnants of wars, including land mines and unexploded ordnance, continue to threaten communities across Southeast Asia. Demining groups warn that without sustained international support, this unfinished work will endanger people, slow development, and maim or kill residents.
- How Trump’s “America First” Administration Could Shut U.S. Scientists Out of the Next Nobel-Worthy Discovery
The Trump administration's proposed rule could restrict international scientific collaboration, potentially excluding U.S. scientists from major discoveries like the 2012 Higgs boson detection. The rule would grant political appointees control over research funding and termination, risking U.S. leadership in global scientific efforts. University of Chicago professor David W. Miller warned this could force the U.S. to 'step aside' from future breakthroughs.
- How USAID’s elimination hit US efforts on cyclospora
The dismantling of USAID by the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) last year disrupted efforts to address cyclosporiasis infections, contributing to a sluggish federal response amid a record number of cases.
- US actions harm global efforts to prevent and treat HIV in dozens of countries, new report says
A report reveals that disruptions to the U.S. PEPFAR program under the Trump administration caused clinic closures, staff layoffs, and reduced HIV services in 46 countries. Over 1,700 clinics and 16,000 staff positions were lost, with cuts disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups like sex workers and transgender people.
- US actions harm global efforts to prevent and treat HIV in dozens of countries, new report says
The Trump administration’s disruptions to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) caused clinic closures, staff layoffs, and reduced HIV services in 46 countries. A report by amfAR found that over 1,700 clinics closed and 16,000 staff members were lost, with severe cuts to prevention programs and services for high-risk populations like sex workers and people who inject drugs.
- Roundup: Broadcom-Apple deal / Back-to-school shopping / Ebola
Broadcom extended its chip supply agreement with Apple through 2031, maintaining Apple as a major customer. American families are starting back-to-school shopping earlier due to rising costs, with retailers offering extended promotions. An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is spreading, prompting increased international support.
- Touring Trump’s Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation’s capital
President Donald Trump has significantly altered Washington, D.C., through the deployment of armed National Guard troops and the establishment of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which led to the closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and cuts to foreign aid funding. These changes reflect Trump's ongoing efforts to reshape the capital's infrastructure and federal operations.
- Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capital
President Donald Trump has significantly altered Washington, D.C., through projects like the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which led to the closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and an ongoing National Guard deployment since August 2025 under an emergency order. These changes include renaming buildings, construction projects, and armed military presence.
- Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capital
President Donald Trump has significantly altered Washington, D.C., through military deployments and reorganization of federal agencies. The National Guard has been deployed indefinitely since August 2025 to combat crime, while the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has repurposed buildings, including the former USAID headquarters, leading to mass job cuts and a $60 billion reduction in foreign aid funding.
- Trump admin paying thousands of dollars per month to store ruined USAID contraceptives
The Trump administration is paying tens of thousands of dollars monthly to store expired contraceptives in Belgium, which were intended for distribution to low-income nations in Africa. Millions of dollars' worth of these contraceptives have expired, according to a USAID inspector general report.
- The world’s first trillionaire is a killer
Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO may make him the first trillionaire. The article claims his actions caused hundreds of thousands of deaths and that the Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) dismantled the US Agency for International Development, which supported global public health.
- Ebola outbreak prompts scrutiny of Trump cuts
The Trump administration's cuts to global health funding and withdrawal from the WHO are facing criticism for hampering the US response to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Democrats argue that USAID funding reductions eliminated early detection systems, while Republicans attribute the slow response to regional instability and security concerns.
- The gutting of USAID has left a void China will not fill
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has been gutted, leaving a void that China's lending practices cannot fill, as China lends $35 for every dollar it donates. This disparity highlights the unique value of American aid. The contrast between USAID and Chinese aid models underscores different approaches to international development.
- The dangers posed by cuts to U.S. foreign aid
The Trump administration's policies have targeted American foreign aid, affecting humanitarian groups funded by the US Agency for International Development. Cutting USAID impacts its global work. The move has significant implications for international development and humanitarian efforts.
- The dangers posed by cuts to U.S. foreign aid
The Trump administration's policies have targeted American foreign aid, impacting humanitarian groups funded by the US Agency for International Development. Cuts to US foreign aid pose dangers and affect USAID's work around the world. This has significant implications for global humanitarian efforts.