USAID unions sue Trump administration to halt ‘unconstitutional and illegal’ cuts

Unions representing foreign service officers and federal employees at the United States Agency for International Development are suing the Trump administration to halt efforts to dismantle the agency and freeze foreign aid. “These actions have generated a global humanitarian crisis by abruptly halting the crucial work of USAID employees, grantees, and contractors. They have cost … [Read more…]

Frederick (MD) – Local USAID contractor: Agency’s workers have been ‘demonized’ by cuts

A contractor for the U.S. Agency for International Development says she’s concerned about the way the agency’s work force has been drastically cut, as well as the implications of the move. Jennifer Gauck, a USAID contractor from Frederick who was laid off this week as part of cuts by President Donald Trump’s administration, attended a … [Read more…]