In a sweeping policy shift, USAID halted its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives following President Donald Trump's executive order on Jan. 20. Now, revelations — including Elon Musk's DOGE-based discoveries of wasted taxpayer funds — are intensifying scrutiny of the agency's approval process and funding practices.
The U.S. Agency for International Development is reeling from dramatic policy changes that have upended longstanding procedures for approving foreign aid initiatives.
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Jim Thomas ✉
Jim Thomas is a writer based in Indiana. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science, a law degree from U.I.C. Law School, and has practiced law for more than 20 years.