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Republican blocks Senate resolution in support of USAID
Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) blocked a resolution in the Senate that supported the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as the agency undergoes turmoil via the Trump administration. ...The Hill - 7h -
Former USAID official reacts to agency overhaul
U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News on Monday that the State Department would absorb the U.S. Agency for International Development as part of President Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to overhaul ...CBS News - 9h -
How Marco Rubio could reshape USAID
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced to reporters in El Salvador on Monday that he is taking over as the acting administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development. This comes ...CBS News - 9h -
What does it mean for USAID now that Rubio is in charge?
Over the weekend, Elon Musk threatened to eliminate the main U.S. agency handling foreign aid. On Monday, it was announced that USAID would merge with the State Department under Marco Rubio's ...CBS News - 10h -
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 - 8h -
Lawmakers, legal experts warn shuttering USAID is unconstitutional
Lawmakers and legal experts are warning the Trump administration’s efforts to shutter the government’s foreign assistance agency is unconstitutional and is likely to face challenges in court. Over ...The Hill - 12h -
USAID worker-turned-lawmaker: 'This is no way to govern'
Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.), a former U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employee, was among a chorus of Democrats on Monday blasting the turmoil surrounding the agency. “You have ...The Hill - 12h -
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 - 12h -
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 - 12h -
Rubio notifies Congress of potential USAID 'reorganization'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio notified Congress on Monday that there could potentially be a reorganiztion of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), as the separate agency appears ...The Hill - 12h -
What is USAID and how did it become a political firestorm?
Learn more about what USAID is and how it works after Department of Government Efficiency leader Musk says he and Trump are hoping to shut down the federal agency.NBC News - 13h -
Democrats blocked from entering USAID headquarters
A group of Senate and House Democrats were blocked from entering the headquarters of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on Monday. The Democratic lawmakers, who are opposed to ...The Hill - 14h -
Rubio says he is the acting head of USAID
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporter traveling in El Salvador with him that he is the acting administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development and voiced his concerns about the ...NBC News - 16h -
USAID to merge into State Department with major budget cuts
The U.S. Agency for International Development will be folded into the State Department, sources tell CBS News. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has the latest.CBS News - 18h -
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 - 18h -
Musk says administration is on verge of shutting down USAID
Elon Musk, the administration's billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO, says the administration is on the verge of shutting the U.S. Agency for International Development.CBS News - 19h -
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 - 21h -
Does Labour have a plan for regional growth?
Rachel Reeves’ proposals have drawn criticism for their focus on the south-east and the scarcity of northern projectsFinancial Times - 1d -
Musk calls USAID a 'criminal organization' that should 'die'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he believes the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is a “criminal organization” that should “die.” “USAID is a criminal organization. Time for it to ...The Hill - 1d -
Future of USAID uncertain
Sources tell NBC News that more than a thousand civil workers and contractors with USAID have been placed on leave as the agency has become a target of Elon Musk and his Department of Government ...NBC News - 1d -
Does Trump’s Cabinet Look Like a Meritocracy to You?
Affirmative action for the MAGA movement isn’t an upgrade over D.E.I.The New York Times - 4d -
Why does Trump want government workers to quit?
The president has offered eight months pay for their resignationBBC News - 5d -
Trump deportation blitz intensifies — as does the criticism
President Trump’s deportation blitz is picking up steam — along with criticism from Democrats that the administration’s actions will harm communities and hurt the economy without solving the border ...The Hill - Jan. 27 -
What does Trump think of Starmer?
Sarah, Justin and Marianna join Matt Chorley on BBC Radio 5 Live.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
What does Mexico really think of ‘Emilia Pérez?'
It may have been embraced by the Academy, but just a day after its debut in Mexico, the acclaimed “narco-musical” Emilia Pérez was already drawing sharp rebukes for superficial portrayals of ...ABC News - Jan. 25 -
Focus on What Your Firm Really Does
To unlock your team’s true potential, share the “why” in what you offer.Inc. - Jan. 23 -
Does D.E.I. Help or Hurt Jewish Students?
Some students and professors are questioning whether campus diversity, equity and inclusion offices should do more to combat antisemitism, or whether D.E.I. itself is the problem.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Does China 'operate' Panama Canal, as Trump says?
The US president says the US should "take back" the famous waterway because China runs it now.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Watch: Trump does YMCA dance with a sword
President Trump ended his Inaugural Ball on Monday with a dance that included fist pumps and a large sword. At the end of Monday's event at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Does Trump already regret winning the election?
The new administration’s honeymoon could be nonexistent.The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Does Banning TikTok solve the National Security Issue?
TikTok is set to be blocked in the U.S. after the Supreme Court upheld a law that effectively bans the app. TikTok, a Chinese-owned social media platform, has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers for its ...The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
What does Raducanu need to do to beat Swiatek?
Be fit, mobile, aggressive and confident - how Emma Raducanu can give herself a chance to beat five-time major champion Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Badenoch’s ‘small state’ vision does not stack up
Tory leader’s ideas — including means-testing the ‘triple lock’ pension — suggest gaps in knowledge and policy historyFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Does the Trump administration pose an existential threat to Canada?
Jibes about erasing the border and raising tariffs change the ground rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
What does it mean to 'contain' a wildfire?
Deadly wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area as firefighters battle windy conditions to contain the blazes. But what does it mean to “contain” a wildfire?NBC News - Jan. 13 -
How does a criminal conviction affect Trump, if at all?
President-elect Donald Trump will become the first sitting U.S. president to have a criminal record when he takes office in 10 days. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman breaks down what this means ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Trump Received an Unconditional Discharge. What Does That Mean?
The rare and lenient sentence, which will spare President-elect Donald J. Trump jail time, was used to address his unusual status.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Does the IRS ever forgive back taxes?
The IRS may be known for taking a hard stance on tax debt repayment, but that isn't always the case.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Why Does Trump Want Greenland?
The president-elect said the United States needed the island, which is a semiautonomous part of Denmark, for national security reasons. But there are other possible interests.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Does Dry January Really Make People Healthier?
Abstaining from alcohol can have immediate benefits. But lasting gains require lasting change.Wired - Jan. 7