USAID cuts mean starving kids will die Former USAID chief Andrew Natsios told Salon that the Trump-Musk cuts will directly and immediately cost lives Salon · Mar 13, 2025
As Trump remakes America, where is Congress? During his first weeks in office, Donald Trump has implemented a shock and awe strategy to overhaul the US government and its foreign policy. Notable changes include closing longstanding executive agencies, including USAid and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The Conversation · Mar 13, 2025
New Details From Inside Rubio's Tense Meetings With Musk Over USAID Cuts Revealed New details have emerged about discussions between Marco Rubio and Elon Musk over cuts at the State Department Latin Times · Mar 13, 2025
UN secretary-general arrives in Bangladesh to visit Rohingya refugee camps and push for aid U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Bangladesh on a four-day visit to review the situation of more than 1 million Rohingya refugees amid the fear of aid cuts that could seriously affect them The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025
'We will just die in silence': US aid cuts hit Ethiopia's fragile Tigray region Aid agencies distributing U.S. food aid in Ethiopia's war-affected Tigray region say they have had to stop feeding millions of people because of the Trump administration's restrictions on foreign aid The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025
‘Many will die’: UN aid chief warns of fallout as humanitarian relief cut Funding cuts could mean less help for people in Gaza, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine and many more countries, UN aid chief said. Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2025
SCOTUS DOGE: The Wall of Receipts for President Trump's Three Appointees Republicans have a problem. Since the Nixon Administration, Republican Presidents have appointed sixteen out of twenty-one Supreme Court justices. But… The post SCOTUS DOGE: The Wall of Receipts for President Trump's Three Appointees appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Mar 13, 2025
Judge Asked to Intervene After USAID Workers Were Reportedly Told to Destroy Classified Documents A union for USAID contractors asked a federal judge to intervene after an email instructed Washington staff to shred and burn important documents. Latin Times · Mar 12, 2025
USAID staff were invited to attend an event to burn and shred classified documents, email shows USAID workers have been told to burn documents as the Trump Administration attempts to completely dismantle the agency. Fortune · Mar 12, 2025
Senate panel backs diplomatic nominees after Democratic delay - Roll Call The Senate Foreign Relations Committee backed three nominees for diplomatic posts, including the ambassador to NATO. Roll Call · Mar 12, 2025
‘They demand sex in exchange for fish’: Women in Trump’s USAID cuts at risk of exploitation Exclusive: Extensive droughts in Zambia have forced women into sexual exploitation – and USAID cuts have stopped programs which sought to protect them, writes Alicja Hagopian The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025
USAID staff ordered to shred and torch records as Trump is named in emergency court motion Emergency motion filed to stop the destruction The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025
Court asked to intervene after email tells USAID workers to destroy classified documents A union for U.S. Agency for International Development contractors is asking a federal judge to intervene in any destruction of USAID classified documents The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025
Why the Supreme Court's "Order" In The USAID Case Was An Advisory Opinion (Updated) If the Court denies the writ or application, the Court cannot instruct the lower court. Reason · Mar 11, 2025
Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2025 Even as US slashes jobs, ‘it is the calm before the storm’, economists warn An upcoming trade war and more DOGE job cuts will hammer the US economy, economists warn.
International Business Times · Mar 11, 2025 'Getting Scary': US Aid Cuts Undermine Global Fight Against TB The Trump administration's sweeping foreign aid cuts will send tuberculosis cases and deaths soaring around the world, humanitarian workers have warned.
The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025 Suspension of USAID funding by Trump administration likely violated Constitution, judge says For the second time, a federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to pay out money Congress appropriated to foreign aid partners
The Conversation · Mar 11, 2025 How Trump’s foreign aid and diplomatic cuts will make it harder for the US to wield soft power to maintain its friendships and win new ones The Trump administration has proposed shuttering USAID and cutting some of the State Department’s critical diplomatic programs; it has also announced tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. As scholar Borja Santos Porras has noted, these measures may lead to modest savings, however, the long-term damage to the reputation…
International Business Times · Mar 11, 2025 Judge Questions Elon Musk DOGE's 'Unusual Secrecy' In Operations, Orders Public Transparency A district judge has raised issue with the alleged "unusual secrecy" around DOGE operations, ordering the Trump-established unit to produce a government watchdog's requests for more information on how the office operates and who its personnel are.
Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2025 UNRWA chief warns of ‘deepening hunger’ in Gaza as Israel blocks all food With Israel’s complete blockade on Gaza approaching 10 days, Philippe Lazzarini says aid is being ‘weaponised’.
The Guardian - US · Mar 11, 2025 Trump administration briefing: Mahmoud Khalil’s detention, ‘Trumpcession’ fears and gutting USAid From cries of ‘McCarthyism’ over Palestinian activist’s detention to fears over a ‘Trumpcession’ – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance
Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2025 Rubio announces 83 percent of USAID contracts cancelled under Trump Trump administration has targeted USAID as part of president’s efforts to trim government spending and reduce ‘waste’.
The Conversation · Mar 10, 2025 Musk’s ruthless approach to efficiency is not translating well to the U.S. government Elon Musk has been steadily expanding his political influence since being designated a “special government employee” by United States President Donald Trump in January.
Latin Times · Mar 10, 2025 Marco Rubio Confirms Vast Majority Of USAID Programs Will Be Cancelled: 'Thank You To DOGE' Secretary of State Marco Rubio said over 80% of all USAID programs will be cancelled, leaving some 1,000 standing
The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2025 Trump’s USAid cuts will have huge impact on global climate finance, data shows Campaigners say funding halt is a ‘staggering blow’ to vulnerable nations and to efforts to keep heating below 1.5C