An American flag and USAID flag fly outside the USAID building in Washington, D.C., Feb. 1, 2025. (Reuters/Annabelle Gordon)
Marocco has been tasked by President Donald Trump with dismantling USAID and told lawmakers he was looking at contracts and grants awarded by the agency.
Much of the money given by USAID is supposed to promote stability and economic growth and supply humanitarian assistance in fragile regions.
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court denied the Trump administration's request to block a lower court's order for the administration to make nearly $2 billion in USAID payments, delivering a near-term reprieve to international aid groups and contractors seeking payment for previously completed projects.
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Demonstrators and lawmakers rally against President Donald Trump and ally Elon Musk on Capitol Hill in Washington Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Fox News Digital's Breanne Deppisch contributed to this report.
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