USAID

03.19.2025, 07:10

Judge Says DOGE’s Dismantling of USAID Likely Unconstitutional

Ruling deals a blow to Elon Musk and one of his earlier efforts to cut back the size of the federal government

By Mariah Timms, The Wall Street Journal

Judge Says DOGE’s Dismantling of USAID Likely Unconstitutional

03.05.2025, 17:05

Supreme Court Lifts Pause on Foreign-Aid Payouts

A 5-4 court rejected the Trump administration’s bid to suspend a lower-court directive to resume nearly $2 billion in funding

By Mariah Timms, The Wall Street Journal

Supreme Court Lifts Pause on Foreign-Aid Payouts

02.15.2025, 00:30

DOGE Cuts $25,000 Grant for LGBTQIA+ refugees in Greece

Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by the richest man in the world Elon Musk, and tasked with cutting what the new U.S. President deems as wasteful spending, has cut a $25,000 grant earmarked for LGBTQIA+ refugees in Greece. The grant, titled “Empowering LGBTQIA+ Refugees in Greece,” aimed to provide material, legal, and […]

02.10.2025, 11:00

Why Southeast Europe Should Care About the U.S. Foreign Aid Freeze

As the repercussions of the USAID funding freeze unfold, U.S. foreign aid has come under increased scrutiny, highlighting regions heavily reliant on this support—such as Southeast Europe, which received a staggering $830 million in 2023 alone.

Cheryl Novak

Why Southeast Europe Should Care About the U.S. Foreign Aid Freeze

01.29.2025, 12:30

U.S. Judge Blocks Trump’s Chaotic Federal Funding Freeze

The sweeping White House order was poised to freeze trillions of dollars in U.S. federal grants, loans, and other assistance programs, and triggered nationwide chaos as reports surfaced of frozen bank accounts across the country.

05.21.2024, 17:00

American Hellenic Institute (AHI) Advocates for Strong U.S. Foreign Aid to Greece and Cyprus in House Appropriations Subcommittee

AHI recommended a $1.8 million appropriation for Greece's International Military Education and Training (IMET) program

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