USAID

Through a combination of aid cuts and the reimposition of the “Mexico City policy," conflict survivors are likely to lose access to life-saving assistance and other sexual and…

The Impoundment Control Act may prohibit agencies from freezing or terminating funding based on changing policy priorities.

The Trump administration's dismantling of USAID poses significant threats to security in the Middle East and North Africa.

Ending aid for democracy and human rights struggles inflicts long-term harm on American security and prosperity.

The Impoundment Control Act makes clear that the president does not have the authority to unilaterally impound billions in federal funds.

Foreign aid freezes imposed by the Trump administration endanger critical humanitarian programs in the DRC and threaten global healthcare.

As the administration crafts a plan to help Ukraine get Russia to the negotiating table, it must restore vital non-military assistance, too.

Dissolution of USAID or formal transfer of its functions provided by Congress would require legislation - the president may not unilaterally override a statute by executive order.  

Reviews of programs in new administrations don't require such damaging, destructive, and likely unconstitutional freezes.

President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio's 90-day halt endangers health, economic and other programs, leaving gaps for China to fill.

These elements are vital to ensuring that the agency's aid programs related to digital technology address drivers of violent conflict and fragility, and mitigate risks.

An age-inclusive policy might require a paradigm shift, returning to the promise of primary care to reach the global goal of health for all.