Rubio says Trump administration canceling 83% of programs at USAID and intends to move remaining ones to State Department

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

57% : According to a court filing, Rubio had "made a final decision with respect to each award, on an individualized basis, affirmatively electing to either retain the award or terminate it pursuant to the terms of the instrument or independent legal authority as inconsistent with the national interests and foreign policy of the United States.
44% : The Trump administration is canceling 83% of programs at the US Agency for International Development and intends to fold the remaining programs under the State Department, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday.
41% : "Thank you to DOGE and our hardworking staff who worked very long hours to achieve this overdue and historic reform," Rubio said, referencing the Musk-backed office that has installed officials throughout the federal agencies and taken controversial steps to slash federal spending.
41% : It also promotes democracy building and development by supporting non-government organizations, independent media and social initiatives.

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