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Trump's aid cuts may be delaying U.S. response to Myanmar quake
The U.S. is largely absent from the international response to a devastating earthquake in Myanmar amid President Donald Trump's deep cuts to foreign aid.NBC News - 2d -
Trump’s U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Hobble Earthquake Response in Myanmar
While China, Russia and other nations have rushed emergency response teams to the devastated country, the U.S., once a leader in foreign aid, has been slow to act.The New York Times - 3d -
Senators Denounce Trump Administration’s Response to Myanmar Quake
Democratic senators said in a letter that the administration was failing its first test of humanitarian aid as China and Russia send teams to help.The New York Times - 5h -
Myanmar earthquake: China and others step into aid gap left by Trump cuts
US president accused of blowing up country’s ability to respond to disasters by removing funding. As aid from China, Russia, India and the UK begins to flow into Myanmar, there is a conspicuous gap ...The Guardian - 2d -
Entire staff responsible for utility aid included in HHS cuts, sources say
The Trump administration on Tuesday eliminated the entire staff of a federal program that helps low-income households pay utility bills, sources said.NBC News - 1d -
How aid becomes a weapon in Myanmar's war zone
Rescue and relief workers seeking access to some of the worst quake-hit areas are being blocked by the military.BBC News - 4h -
US pledges $2 million for Myanmar quake, but China already filled the void
As U.S. experts head to Myanmar to assist in recovery from the Southeast Asia earthquake, teams from China are filling the void.ABC News - 2d -
Trump Science Funding Cuts May Hurt Economy, Experts Say
Since World War II, U.S. research funding has led to discoveries that fueled economic gains. Now cutbacks are seen as putting that legacy in jeopardy.The New York Times - 2d -
Myanmar Military Fires on Chinese Red Cross Convoy in Quake Zone
It remains unclear whether the cease-fire would be honored. It comes a day after soldiers fired at a Chinese Red Cross aid convoy, and amid multiple airstrikes.The New York Times - 9h -
BBC Verify: What satellite images reveal about Myanmar's quake
Myanmar's military government says at least 2,000 people were killed in last week's 7.7 magnitude quake.BBC News - 2d -
Radio Free Europe sues over U.S. funding cuts | 60 Minutes
Radio Free Europe, which has been a vital tool in the fight against disinformation and authoritarianism, filed a lawsuit after President Trump moved to cut funding to U.S. government-run broadcasters.CBS News - 2d -
Four pulled from rubble nearly 60 hours after quake
At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts.BBC News - 3d -
Judge orders legal aid restored for unaccompanied migrant children, for now
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to migrant kids in the U.S. without a parent or guardian.CBS News - 10h -
Myanmar Earthquake Aid Complicated by Its Isolation
Earthquake-stricken Myanmar faces a humanitarian crisis. Political complexities are likely to hamper international aid delivery, leaving vulnerable people at risk.The New York Times - 5d -
Myanmar junta accused of blocking aid for earthquake victims as airstrikes continue
Doctors helping with aftermath of disaster and UN special rapporteur say aid is disappearing or being blocked in some areas. Aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake – a visual guide Myanmar’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
Judge orders restoration of legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children
A Northern California judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration must temporarily restore legal aid to unaccompanied migrant children in the U.S., effectively blocking a stop-work order ...The Hill - 10h -
3/31: The Daily Report
Lindsey Reiser reports on the impact of looming tariffs from the Trump Administration, the international consequences of cuts to U.S. health aid policy, and how small businesses could feel the ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump’s Tariffs Are Coming, but at a Cost to U.S. Alliances
President Trump is already showing signs of concern that his targets may team up against him.The New York Times - 1d -
Judge temporarily restores funding for legal aid for migrant children
A judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting funding to the program that provides legal representation to unaccompanied migrant children.ABC News - 11h -
U.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries
A 281-page spreadsheet obtained by The Times lists the Trump administration’s plans for thousands of foreign aid programs.The New York Times - 6d -
Myanmar junta fires warning shots at Chinese aid convoy while seek to earthquake victims
Myanmar’s junta said its troops fired warning shots at a Chinese Red Cross aid convoy, which had not informed the authorities it was in a conflict zone.NBC News - 14h -
Proposed foreign aid cuts could lead to millions of HIV deaths, study says
A new study shows how cuts to foreign aid could lead to millions of HIV/AIDS deaths and soaring rates of infections, undoing decades of progress against the virus.CBS News - 5d -
As Trump Tariffs Loom, White House Eyes Costly Farmer Bailouts
The Trump administration has discussed providing financial aid for farmers who may be subject to retaliation by America’s trading partners.The New York Times - 19h -
Myanmar quake death toll tops 2,000 as destruction hampers relief efforts
The earthquake death toll in Myanmar is rising fast as rescue and recovery efforts are hampered by badly damaged infrastructure.CBS News - 2d -
Myanmar military fires at Chinese Red Cross quake relief convoy
The Myanmar military said its troops fired shots in the air after the convoy did not stop.BBC News - 15h -
The Latest: Over 1,000 reported dead so far following Myanmar's quake
Myanmar’s powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has killed over 1,000 people, as the death toll keeps climbing amid rescue effortsABC News - 4d -
Trump Says He ‘Couldn’t Care Less’ if Auto Tariffs Raise Car Prices in the U.S.
The president said he “couldn’t care less” if automakers raised prices in response to planned tariffs, reasoning that buyers would choose U.S.-made cars over foreign brands.The New York Times - 3d -
‘It’s beyond description’: Bodies pile up in mass graves as Myanmar grapples with quake toll
In Sagaing, the epicentre of the quake, the stench is becoming unbearable as a country wracked by civil war bears the burden of burying thousands killed in Friday’s disaster. Days after a powerful ...The Guardian - 1d -
Aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake – a visual guide
The 7.7 magnitude quake on Friday wrought destruction across central areas of the country, including the capital. A devastating earthquake has wrought destruction across central Myanmar , toppling ...The Guardian - 2d -
Adam Schiff places hold on Trump loyalist's nomination for top federal prosecutor in D.C.
The move could delay but not necessarily prevent the Senate from considering Ed Martin's as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia on a permanent basis.NBC News - 1d -
'I feel guilty for not being in Myanmar - our people need us the most now'
They fled war - now Myanmar's diaspora feel helpless watching their country struggle after the quake.BBC News - 2d -
Reopening of Trump-owned golf course delayed after damage by pro-Palestine group
Turf at Turnberry’s Ailsa Course ripped up by protesters Course has been closed since October due to renovation Turnberry’s famous Ailsa Course will not open as planned on 1 May after serious ...The Guardian - 1d -
Europe warns of "strong plan to retaliate" ahead of new Trump tariffs
European Union already intends to impose duties on U.S. goods worth some $28 billion in mid-April in response to Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs.CBS News - 1d -
AI and satellites help aid workers respond to Myanmar earthquake damage
Just after sunrise on Saturday, a satellite set its long-range camera on the city of Mandalay in Myanmar, not far from the epicenter of Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake that devastated the ...ABC News - 2d -
More than 1,600 killed in Myanmar earthquake as search efforts continue
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is in the throes of a prolonged and bloody civil war, which is already responsible for a massive humanitarian crisis.CBS News - 3d