The flood of news about massive cuts in U.S. foreign aid and the Trump Administration's efforts to shutter USAID (U.S. Agency for International Aid) can feel overwhelming. To help you sift through it all, we've curated this list of articles and commentary from sources we trust — and updating it as news develops.
New York Times | April 1
New York Times | March 28
Politico | March 28
AP | March 18
Scientific American | March 17
NPR | March 10
New York Times | March 6
The Associated Press | March 5
The Independent | Feb. 18
Center for Global Development | Feb. 14
CBS News | Feb. 13
UPI | Feb. 13
United Nations | Feb. 12
Nichols Kristof, New York Times | Feb. 12
Semafor | Feb. 12
Reuters | Feb. 11 | USAID Inspector General’s report
CBS | Feb. 10
BBC News | Feb. 8
Last updated April 2, 2025.