A nearly 400-page list provided to Congress may give rare insight into the scope of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which have already roiled the global humanitarian community and shut down programs around the world. Some of the cuts on the list appear to impact lifesaving … [Read more…]
Mar 12, 2025 Assets still in-country without active U.S. control are at risk of looting, terrorism, or being seized by other parties, making it crucial to address their status and management promptly. To understand the status of these assets and help inform the agency’s decisions about next steps, the Office of Inspector General is initiating … [Read more…]
From: Marocco, Peter W Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 5:06 PM Subject: USAID Leadership Changes Team, Phase Ill of the foreign assistance review is officially underway. We will dive deeper into the analysis portion of the review to give Secretary Rubio our recommendations. It’s been my honor to assist Secretary Rubio in his leadership of … [Read more…]
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, March 17, 2025 – Catholic Relief Services (CRS) issued the following statement in response to Secretary Rubio’s statement on the completion of the International Humanitarian Assistance review: “As part of the Catholic Church, Catholic Relief Services believes that human life is a precious gift from God that must be protected and nurtured. Over … [Read more…]
EVENT: MARCH13, 2025 Panelists discuss the history of U.S. foreign aid and examine its effectiveness in promoting global stability, fostering economic development, and projecting U.S. soft power worldwide, as well as potential approaches for restructuring the system moving forward.
Source: Senator Chris Van Hollen’s newletter Over 60 lawsuits have been filed against the flood of illegal actions by Trump and Musk. Here’s an update on some of the key rulings:
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They’re taking everything they can get their hands on, and daring the world to stop them. On Saturday, April 5th, we’re taking to the streets nationwide to fight back with a clear message: Hands off! MORE HERE
The US Secret Service is so eager to attract new talent that they’re dangling a signing bonus of up to $60,000 for new recruits. And that’s just the cherry on top of your salary and benefits package. MORE
Order Date March 10, 2025 – Here KEY TAKEAWAYS: USAID Programs Must Resume (for Now) — restarting funding for projects and reinstating awards halted due to the Executive Order. 2. The court found that the President overstepped constitutional powers and violated laws; setting a precedent of limiting executive overreach in blocking congressional appropriations. 3. The … [Read more…]