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Republicans block Musk subpoena

The subpoena, proposed by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, was defeated by a 20-19 vote

Salon

Doge v USAid: how Elon Musk helped his acolytes infiltrate world’s biggest aid agency

Exclusive: Takeover of USAid agency by Doge operatives seen as pilot for large-scale overhaul of federal government

The Guardian - US

US federal workers weigh Trump’s buyout offer: ‘We’re feeling petty as hell’

Some civil servants determined to ‘stick it out’ as president and Elon Musk push for mass resignations: ‘We’re not even sure what is being offered is legal’

The Guardian - US

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Global aid in chaos as Trump proposes to slash funds and dismantle USAID

Three weeks into Donald Trump’s second presidency of the United States, the global aid sector is in disarray as Washington reviews its foreign aid policy to ensure it aligns with the America First agenda. Funds have been frozen or slashed while the USAID agency is being dismantled.

Radio France Internationale

USAID Employees Worldwide Will Be Ordered to Stop Working Friday, Must Return to the US

In a sweeping move to dismantle the USAID, the Trump administration has ordered nearly all employees worldwide to stop working by Friday and return to the US.

Latin Times

Capitol Lens | Seeking aid for USAID - Roll Call

Rep. John Garamendi, left, and Sen. Tim Kaine attend a rally on Wednesday to protest the Trump administration’s disruption to USAID.

Roll Call

Trump Administration's Freeze Of Foreign Aid Impacts Global Health Programs

Retired USAID officer expresses concerns over Trump administration's aid freeze, impacting vulnerable populations worldwide.

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USAID workers scramble for answers after Trump pulls almost all of them off the job worldwide

U.S. aid staffers worldwide are scrambling for answers and starting to pack up households or pull their children from school

The Independent UK

Senator Chris Murphy Raises Concerns Over Presidential Power Seizures

Senator Chris Murphy criticizes President Trump and Elon Musk for unconstitutional actions, calling for public engagement and bipartisan support.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Bill To Declare English As Official Language: 'Cosponsors Welcome!'

The lawmaker said she is also introducing a project to abolish USAID

International Business Times

'People Are Going To Die': USAID Cuts Create Panic In Africa

President Donald Trump's decision to freeze foreign assistance has sent aid staff in Africa into "panic mode", with even HIV experimental treatment programmes stopped dead in their tracks.

International Business Times

USAID is going away. Here's what it's been doing in South America

The dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development will deliver a major blow to efforts including humanitarian assistance in Colombia, conservation efforts in Brazil and coca eradication in Peru — South American countries that have been a priority for the support

The Independent UK

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Reason

Australian foreign aid workers fear ‘deaths and suffering’ will result from Trump’s halt to USAid

The peak body for overseas aid organisations said without intervention the consequences of the president’s decision ‘will be catastrophic’

The Guardian - AU

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The Conversation

As Trump tries to slash US foreign aid, here are 3 common myths many Americans mistakenly believe about it

U.S. foreign aid is in disarray.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump says US will ‘own’ Gaza and that Palestinians should leave

President’s comments, which in effect endorsed ethnic cleansing, have been condemned globally. Plus, CIA reportedly offers to buy out its staff

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Trump Administration Pulls USAID Workers Worldwide, Ending Aid Mission

The Trump administration's decision to withdraw USAID workers globally raises concerns about the future of international aid efforts and diplomatic engagem...

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House Republicans Push Trump's Foreign Aid Strategy

House Republicans defend Trump's foreign aid approach, criticize Biden's spending, and advocate for a review of aid programs.

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Salon

The GOP leans into its pro-plague era

"Eugenics is the Rosetta Stone for so much of Trump’s agenda"

Al Jazeera

USAID places staff on leave, recalls personnel overseas

Announcement comes as US President Donald Trump confirms he is considering eliminating the aid agency.

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USAID Staff Globally Put On Administrative Leave, Ordered Back To US

USAID staff instructed to go on administrative leave and return to the US, with exceptions for critical functions. Contractors also affected.

The Conversation

In freezing foreign aid, the US leaves people to die – and allows China to come to the rescue

One of the executive orders US President Donald Trump signed the day he was inaugurated was a 90-day pause in US foreign development assistance.

The Independent UK

Marco Rubio tweet calling foreign aid 'critical' resurfaces as he talks about cutting USAID

‘We must make sure it is well spent, but it is less than 1 percent of budget & critical to our national security,’ Rubio said in 2017

Latin Times

Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Bill To Declare English As Official Language Of The United States: 'Cosponsors Welcome!'

The lawmaker said she is also introducing a project to abolish USAID

The Independent UK

‘Shock, disbelief and fear’: Inside USAID as Elon Musk works to dismantle humanitarian agency

Elon Musk is leading an attack on the 63-year-old humanitarian agency, causing chaos for lifesaving programs abroad and staff at home

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