Trump admin cutting more than 90% of USAID’s foreign aid contracts: docs

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration says it is eliminating more than 90% of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s foreign aid contracts and $60 billion in overall U.S. assistance around the world, according to an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press.

Chairman Rep. Hal Rogers and Rep. John Carter listening to testimony during a House Committee hearing on Capitol Hill — The Trump administration says it is eliminating more than 90% of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s foreign aid contracts. AP

Kathleen Toomey, Associate Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, presenting before the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee in Washington — The move would also cut $60 billion in overall U.S. assistance around the world AP

Demonstrators protesting against cuts to American foreign aid including USAID and PEPFAR program at the Cannon House Office Building, holding signs — The Trump administration outlined its plans in both the memo and court filings Wednesday. AP

It details the outcome of a 90-day review ordered by President Donald Trump of all the money provided by USAID and the State Department for development and aid work overseas.

The move leaves few surviving USAID projects for advocates to try to save in what are ongoing court battles. The Trump administration outlined its plans in both the memo and court filings Wednesday.

The Washington Free Beacon was the first to report the cuts.

This is a developing story, please check back for updates.

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