Breaking news: Rubio says he’s acting director of U.S.A.I.D. as Musk works to shut it down
Elon Musk targeted the humanitarian aid agency for closure.
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Feb. 3, 2025, 1:17 p.m. ET

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Rubio Says He’s Acting Director of U.S. Agency for International Development

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he was the acting administrator of U.S.A.I.D., the humanitarian aid agency, which was targeted for closure by Elon Musk.

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