Afghanistan, Feb. 2 -- Following the suspension of U.S. foreign aid, the website of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) went offline. No official explanation was provided by the agency. This move is linked to the broader context of U.S. foreign aid policies under the Trump administration.
Reuters reported that the Trump administration intends to place USAID under the control of the U.S. State Department. Sources close to the matter suggest that this move is part of the Trump administration's efforts to consolidate foreign aid programs and align them more closely with foreign policy priorities.
Democrats have expressed concerns over the potential merger of USAID with the State Department. They argue that such a move could...