Trump fires USAID's inspector general after his office released a report critical of the administration

Paul Martin's office put out a report Monday detailing the negative impact of the Trump administration’s push for drastic cuts at the agency.

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Eric Adams Urges N.Y.C. Officials to Avoid Criticizing Trump Administration

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Trump Issues Cease-Fire Ultimatum After Hamas Postpones Release of Israeli Hostages

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