The fate of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the premier aid organisation in the US government, hangs in the balance. But it is not Donald Trump alone that can decide its fate, and with it, the assistance provided across the world. Ultimately, the question of USAID’s future lies with both Congress and the Trump administration. It is important to understand that while American presidents are charged with carrying out foreign assistance activities, behind the scenes, it is Congress that gives the instructions, often with great specificity. More information here.