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Axelrod: 'Trump will be well satisfied to have this fight' on USAID
Democratic strategist David Axelrod weighed in on the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), saying President Trump “will be well ...The Hill - 5h -
Former USAID leaders speak out against Trump's attempt to dismantle agency
A group of former administrators of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) joined on Wednesday to issue a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the agency. ...The Hill - 16h -
Former USAID chief blasts Trump and Musk's gutting of agency
Nearly all staff for the U.S. Agency for International Development, also known as USAID, will be placed on leave Friday amid President Trump and Elon Musk's plans to restructure the federal ...CBS News - 19h -
Lawsuits imminent over Trump's dismantling of USAID
USAID employees and contractors are discussing potential lawsuits targeting the unprecedented attack on the federal agency by the Trump administration.NBC News - 21h -
Axelrod on Trump Gaza remarks: ‘Imagine how the Chinese interpret that as they eye Taiwan’
Democratic strategist David Axelrod said President Trump’s remarks about taking over Gaza may give China ideas “as they eye Taiwan.” On Tuesday, Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump's Gaza proposal and USAID workers and shipments in limbo: Morning Rundown
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle criticize Trump’s proposal to take ownership of Gaza.NBC News - 1d -
Trump 'does not have the authority to abolish' USAID: Congressional Research Service
The Congressional Research Service, a federal agency tasked with legislative research and analysis, published a Monday report declaring President Trump does not have the “authority” to abolish ...The Hill - 2d -
Why shutting down USAID could have major impacts on Gaza aid, organizations warn
The Trump administration's efforts to shut down USAID could impact humanitarian efforts in Gaza and abroad, international aid organizations are warning.ABC News - 2d -
Former USAID official calls Trump's changes "dangerous for the country"
Dr. Atul Gawande said denigrating USAID is "dangerous for the country" and shuttering its programs could make Americans less safe.CBS News - 2d -
What is USAID, the foreign assistance agency Trump wants to shut down?
NBC News' Valerie Castro explains the work of the U.S. Agency for International Development and the impact it will have if President Trump succeeds in closing it.NBC News - 2d -
What is USAid and why does Trump dislike it so much?
The US agency distributes tens of billions of dollars’ worth of aid every year and is a key tool to promote soft power around the world. Donald Trump’s administration has confirmed plans to merge ...The Guardian - 2d -
'This is a constitutional crisis': Democrats blast Musk and Trump over USAID
Congressional Democrats blast Elon Musk and President Trump over attempts to shut down USAID, claiming they're causing chaos and harming national security.ABC News - 2d -
House Democrats call for urgent hearing on Trump plans for USAID
Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee are calling on Chair Brian Mast (R-Fla.) to convene an urgent hearing with senior Trump administration officials, raising concerns over potentially ...The Hill - 2d -
What is USAID and why is Trump reportedly poised to close it?
The US aid agency spends billions around the world on humanitarian support - but its future is in doubt.BBC News - 2d -
5 takeaways on Musk, Trump war with USAID
President Trump and billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk have moved to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which spent some $30 billion last year on humanitarian, ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump and Musk are upending USAID. Here's what to know about its work.
The State Department said President Trump appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting director of USAID amid an overhaul of the humanitarian aid agency.CBS News - 2d -
What to know about Trump, Musk and USAID
Staffers at the U.S. Agency for International Development, also known as USAID, were told to stay home Monday and billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk says the agency is on the verge of being shut ...CBS News - 3d -
Musk: Trump 'agreed' USAID should be shut down
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said early Monday that President Trump has “agreed” to shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which administers billions of dollars of ...The Hill - 3d -
Elon Musk says he and Trump are shutting down USAID
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said Monday that he and President Donald Trump were in the process of shutting down the USAID, escalating their war on the federal bureaucracy.NBC News - 3d -
USAid website offline as Trump moves to put agency under state department
Move would threaten life-saving global humanitarian aid programs, from HIV/Aids treatments to clean water access. The website for the US Agency for International Development, or USAid, appeared to ...The Guardian - 4d -
The future of USAID remains uncertain amid Trump's funding freeze
Just one week after the Trump administration initiated a near-total freeze of U.S. foreign aid, the future of the U.S.NBC News - 5d -
Trump ally Peter Marocco behind evisceration of USAid: ‘He’s a destroyer’
Campaign ally sowed trail of enmity during first Trump presidency and allegedly was present at January 6 riot. The Trump administration’s evisceration of US overseas aid has been presided over by ...The Guardian - 5d -
Democrats slam Trump over reports he'll merge USAID with State Department
Democrats on Friday slammed President Trump over recent news reports that he is considering merging the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) with the State Department. “It is ...The Hill - 5d -
Senior USAID official ousted after fighting back against removal of career leadership
An order sidelining almost 60 senior career leaders at the U.S. Agency for International Development was temporarily rescinded Thursday by one of the few remaining senior career civil servants with ...NBC News - 6d -
Axelrod rips Trump’s 'craven' remarks on deadly Potomac crash
Democratic strategist David Axelrod sharply criticized President Trump for “craven” remarks in the aftermath of the plane crash in Washington, D.C. “Even as the hunt for bodies continues, and ...The Hill - Jan. 30 -
SGA stays hot with 52, 'not satisfied' as OKC falls
One week after scoring 54 points in a win, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 52 in a losing effort Wednesday night against the Warriors.ESPN - Jan. 30 -
Trump’s Acts of Retribution Aim at the Future as Well as the Past
The president made good on promises to seek revenge against enemies during his first week back in power, signaling in the process that anyone who crosses him in the future could also suffer.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
The wellness world's new boogeyman and Trump steals New Zealand's thunder: The news quiz
Gulf Coast storm, Trump says America split the atom, Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, Oscar nominees stir up controversy, seed oils in the spotlight, and Commanders' success sparks envyNBC News - Jan. 25 -
Jaguars' secrecy about Liam Coen plans could have helped them satisfy Rooney Rule: report
Jacksonville officially announced Coen as the team's new head coach on Friday after a messy hiring process.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 24 -
Axelrod: Late Biden pardons 'gave Trump a gift'
Democratic strategist David Axelrod said Tuesday former President Biden gave “a gift” to President Trump by pardoning his family minutes before the latter’s inauguration. Calling the move ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
Axelrod: Trump learned from last four years ‘he can get away with anything’
Democratic strategist David Axelrod said he thinks the biggest lesson President Trump has learned over the last four years is that he can “get away with anything.” “I think the lesson he’s drawn ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Axelrod knocks Trump for not putting hand on bible
Democratic strategist David Axelrod knocked President Trump for not placing his hand on the bible when taking the oath of office on Monday. "It's curious that Trump, who spoke about his near-death ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Cheney responds to Trump: 'Neither lies nor the liar' age well
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) blasted President Trump for false statements he made about the now-disbanded Jan. 6 committee, calling them a “reminder that neither lies nor the liar who tells them ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Axelrod: Trump coming back as 'kind of a conqueror'
Democratic strategist David Axelrod said Sunday that President-elect Trump is coming back to the White House as “kind of a conqueror.” “There's no way you could’ve imagined this set of ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
From GDP to trade, how well equipped is China’s economy for Trump 2.0? | Amy Hawkins
Beijing has prepared for increased tariffs but its actions will not be enough to offset falling demand from the US. When Donald Trump enters the White House for the second time on 20 January, the ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Notre Dame could have 'gone sideways,' instead it's still fighting
Notre Dame suffered a stunning defeat, yet somehow has bounced back to play for a national title.ESPN - Jan. 11 -
Biden pledges federal support in California for 180 days, well into Trump's term
President Biden on Thursday announced the federal government will support California’s efforts to fight the raging wildfires for 180 days. “We’re doing literally everything we can at a federal ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Flyers Winger & Maple Leafs Forward Have Big Fight
This Flyers winger dropped the gloves with this Maple Leafs forward.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8
