Former Usaid Leaders

Foreign aid freeze leads to USAID staff suspensions, contractor terminations

Approximately 60 senior staff within USAID have been suspended, leaving the agency without clear leadership, five sources familiar with the internal action told CBS News.

CBS News - Jan. 28

Charities reeling from USAid freeze warn of ‘life or death’ effects

Abrupt order has done ‘serious damage’, say experts, with supply chains halted, HIV clinics struggling to source drugs and refugee camps facing loss of vital services. Clinics in Uganda are ...

The Guardian - Jan. 28

More than 50 career civil servants at USAID are placed on administrative leave

The action targeted senior leadership across the agency, including top lawyers, three sources told NBC News.

NBC News - Jan. 28

Trump Says States Should Manage Disasters. Former FEMA Leaders Agree.

“I’d rather see the states take care of their own problems,” the president said. Federal emergency managers from both parties have made the same argument.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

Trump's threat of tariffs reaches global leaders in Davos

President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and reiterated his quest to obtain tariffs from companies importing their goods into the U.S. CBS News' Nancy Cordes breaks ...

CBS News - Jan. 23

The Effortless Leader: Mastering Empathy, Focus, and Awareness

Great leadership isn’t measured by how much time and effort you put into it, but by the outcomes you achieve.

Inc. - Jan. 23

Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio released from prison

Enrique Tarrio, the former leader of the Proud Boys who was convicted for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, has been released from federal prison. The move is part of President Trump's ...

CBS News - Jan. 21

Mozambique opposition leader open to serving in rival's government

Yahoo News - Jan. 21

Latin American Leaders Welcome and Warn Trump

Several chafed at his plans as President Trump enacted immigration measures affecting their countries and vowed to impose tariffs on Mexico and Canada.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Biden pardons civil rights leader on last day

Garvey, one of the earliest internationally-known Black civil rights leaders, was convicted of mail fraud in 1923.

ABC News - Jan. 20

Former presidents announced at Trump inauguration

See the moment President Clinton, President Bush and President Obama were announced at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.

CBS News - Jan. 20

Inauguration Draws Leaders From Europe’s Right

Many of the European politicians expected to be in Washington on Monday share President-elect Donald J. Trump’s anti-immigrant stance.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Key leaders are skipping this week’s World Economic Forum

A number of leaders are skipping this week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

NBC News - Jan. 20

5 Powerful Habits of Remarkably Authentic Leaders

We all yearn for authenticity and like to be around people who are genuine.

Inc. - Jan. 19

Trump’s Return Has Unnerved World Leaders. But Not India.

An upward trajectory in relations is “almost inevitable,” the U.S. ambassador, Eric Garcetti, said in an interview before leaving his post.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

C.I.A.’s Chatbot Stands In for World Leaders

The spy agency is trying to give its teams better tools and make it easier for the private sector to develop technology for their secretive work.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Former European Leaders Call for Google Ad-Tech Breakup

A group of 18 former European heads of state have called on the European Commission to break up Google’s highly lucrative advertising-technology business, claiming it erodes Europe’s media landscape.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17

McCarthy: Fetterman 'should be leader of the Democratic Party'

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said Democrats should follow the lead of Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who has openly supported some of the GOP rhetoric on immigration. “Listen to ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Jewish leader’s former home is vandalized in Sydney’s latest antisemitic attack

A home in Sydney previously owned by a senior Jewish community leader was vandalized and two cars were set on fire, with one spray-painted with an antisemitic slur, officials said.

NBC News - Jan. 17

Mark Carney runs for leader of Canada's Liberal Party

The former central banker for the UK and Canada pitched himself as a someone who can help a country navigate economic challenges.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Microsoft leaders meet with Trump, Musk at Mar-a-Lago

Microsoft’s top leaders met with President-elect Trump, Vice President-elect JD Vance and Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday, a company spokesperson confirmed to The Hill. Microsoft CEO Satya ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Pence lands in Taiwan for meetings with president, tech leaders

Former Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Taiwan on Thursday, two sources familiar with the trip told The Hill. Pence plans to meet with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Azerbaijan’s Leader, Emboldened, Picks a Rare Fight With Putin

Russia’s president is said to have blamed birds or a Ukrainian drone for a Dec. 25 crash of an Azerbaijani plane. Azerbaijan says Russian air defenses were at fault.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

5 Ways Highly Effective Leaders Delegate With Accountability

Delegating a lot? ‘By when’ are two magic words that you can never overuse.

Inc. - Jan. 15

Venezuela’s leader starts another disputed term

Western nations punish President Nicolás Maduro over allegedly fraudulent election

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Druse Leader Aims to Secure Place for Syrian Minorities

Despite assurances from the rebels-turned-leaders, members of some religious groups worry what life will be like for them in a post-Assad Syria.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Trump's talk of expansion puts world leaders on alert

President-elect Trump’s talk of territorial expansion has rattled world leaders at an already precarious time in global politics. Trump doubled down last week on his suggestions that the U.S. buy ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

Canada's former leader Chrétien has blunt advice for Trump: 'Give your head a shake!'

President-elect Donald Trump’s remark that Canada should become the 51st state has drawn condemnation and a patriotic outburst from a former Canadian prime minister who offered blunt advice to the ...

ABC News - Jan. 11

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader

The visit by Prime Minister Najib Mikati was the first official trip by the Lebanese leader to meet with the new government of Syria.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Gun-wearing leader sparks attention at Ghana inauguration

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Venezuelan opposition leader detained ahead of Maduro's inauguration

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was detained amid antigovernment protests in Caracas on Thursday, a day before President Nicolás Maduro is expected to be sworn in to a third full ...

The Hill - Jan. 9