What Next | Daily News and Analysis DOGE V. USAID
Feb 5, 2025
Franco Ordoñez, a White House correspondent for NPR, and Fred Kaplan, Slate’s war stories correspondent, delve into the intriguing challenges facing USAID. They explore why the agency, vital for humanitarian support, is under scrutiny and its funding facing freezes. The discussion covers the historical role of USAID in diplomacy, contrasting it with military interventions. They also touch on the organization's turbulent past, particularly during the Trump era, and examine how external critiques, including from figures like Elon Musk, have shaped its future.
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Congressional Protest
- Several Democratic members of Congress protested outside USAID headquarters.
- They were denied entry and criticized Trump's actions as illegal overreach.
USAID's Role
- USAID, created in 1961, delivers foreign aid globally.
- It aims to improve lives, build communities, and advance U.S. interests.
Weekend Concerns
- Concerns arose over the weekend with reports of security officials being put on leave.
- This followed their denial of access to Doge officials attempting to access USAID servers.