Morning Wire USAID Programs Slashed & Anti-Israel Activist Detained | 3.11.25
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Mar 11, 2025 Tune in for an in-depth look at the significant budget cuts to USAID programs and the ramifications for foreign aid. Hear about the dramatic arrest of an anti-Israel activist amid escalating tensions. The discussion also tackles the controversial sanctuary city policies and their impact on local safety. Don’t miss insights into the ongoing negotiations involving Israel and Hamas, and how U.S. immigration policies are stirring up legal battles over freedom of expression.
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USAID Cuts
- Trump ordered a review of USAID's $40 billion budget, claiming many programs didn't serve U.S. interests.
- 83% of USAID programs were cut, saving tens of billions of dollars.
Controversial USAID Programs
- USAID funded controversial programs like a transgender opera in Colombia and a transgender comic book in Peru.
- The Trump administration questioned the use of taxpayer funds for these purposes.
Misuse of USAID Funds
- USAID funds allegedly reached terrorist groups like the Nusra Front in Syria and aided poppy cultivation benefiting the Taliban in Afghanistan.
- These incidents raise concerns about the oversight of USAID funding.