Senator Marco Rubio appointed as USAID's acting director to align with "America First" agenda.

Marco Rubio has been appointed as the acting director of USAID, aiming to align the agency's activities with an "America First" agenda. Rubio, critical of USAID's efficiency in the past, now seeks to review and possibly reorganize its foreign assistance activities to better serve US national interests. The move comes as USAID is being integrated into the State Department, with over 50 senior staffers placed on administrative leave.

February 03, 2025
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