Fight over USAID underscores fracturing of bipartisan China-hawk stance in Washington

In a power struggle over the future of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), President Trump appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio to oversee the agency, sparking controversy and legal battles. The fate of USAID, which provides billions in development assistance, remains uncertain as the Trump administration seeks to potentially restructure or shut it down. Established in 1961 to counter Soviet influence, the agency now faces challenges amid bipartisan concerns over its role in countering China’s global influence.

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