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What is USAID and why did Musk call it a 'ball of worms'?

Sky News Monday, 3 February 2025
What is USAID and why did Musk call it a 'ball of worms'?The US Agency for International Development (USAID) is reportedly being shut down as part of Elon Musk's plan to shrink the size of the federal government.
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