“The current U.S. foreign aid freeze has created an unprecedented crisis for some of the world’s most effective, frontline humanitarian and development organizations and their ability to serve millions of people around the world. Today, we’re launching an emergency bridge fund to help these critical groups resume their life-saving work.” MORE
A funding freeze is pushing the National Endowment for Democracy and groups it supports toward shutdown. One of Elon Musk’s latest targets is a nonprofit dedicated to bolstering democracy overseas that has long been a darling of the GOP. Yet prominent Republicans with ties to the group — including a lawmaker who serves on its … [Read more…]
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Elon Musk conceded that “some of the things that I say will be incorrect” when he was asked about claims made on X and by the White House about condoms being sent to Gaza. MORE
USAID employee outlines their escape with their family from the Congo as Trump admin dismantles USAID structure in DC. READ HERE
n the latest federal shakeup, the Trump administration ordered the heads of several agencies across the government to start firing employees who were still within their probationary period — or within their first one or two years on the job. During this period, which is different for each agency, workers have some protections in place, … [Read more…]
The agency was in the midst of a probe into the billionaire’s equipment at the time of Musk’s assault. Since coming into power, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has barraged USAID, the international aid agency that dispenses food and supplies to nations all over the world. It is likely that the agency will soon … [Read more…]
On February 13, 2025, the Court hearing the case of AIDS Vaccine Coalition v. U.S. Department of State and Global Health Council v. Trump entered a temporary restraining order against the Department of State, USAID, and OMB, that contains the following operative language: “Consistent with the reasoning above, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendants Marco … [Read more…]
WASHINGTON — A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a three-week funding freeze that has shut down U.S. aid and development programs worldwide. Judge Amir Ali issued the order Thursday in U.S. district court in Washington in a lawsuit brought by two health organizations that receive U.S. funding for programs abroad. … [Read more…]
WASHINGTON (CN) — A federal judge on Thursday pushed back the expiration date of a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from placing thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development employees on administrative leave. The order is now in place until Feb. 21, by which time U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols will decide whether … [Read more…]