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…]
If you’re keeping up with the latest on USAID, mark your calendars! The House Foreign Affairs Committee is set to hold a hearing titled “The USAID Betrayal” on Thursday, February 13, starting at 8:30 AM. And guess what? It’s open to the public, so feel free to drop by if you can! The lineup of … [Read more…]
On January 24, 2025, the Secretary of State ordered a pause in all new obligations of foreignassistance funding pending an 85-day review of United States foreign assistance programs.1 TheSecretary additionally ordered contracting and grant officers to issue stop-work orders for allexisting foreign assistance awards.2 As such, all USAID programs were suspended, includingthose with funds already … [Read more…]
SpaceX and Tesla boss Elon Musk rumored to have spent $40 million of his own money on Superbowl ads to expose US government waste that DOGE has discovered. MORE
‘It’s like we’re in the Soviet Union’ To sum it up, USAID officials went ahead and disbursed $153 million in payments for completed work, all while a funding freeze mandated by Trump was in place, which sent acting agency head Peter Marocco into a frenzy. How spending $153M to pay its bills put USAID in … [Read more…]
If you’ve recently lost your job at USAID or an NGO within the last two weeks, CBS wants to hear from you. Do you know anyone whose life may be at risk? CBS’s 60 Minutes is currently seeking TikTok videos and individuals interested in sharing their experiences on camera. Reach out to Alex Ortiz at … [Read more…]
It looks like the website https://www.grants.gov/ has been revamped, making it tough to find any announcements or updates regarding federal government funding opportunities. This change impacts all federal agencies.
Immediate Effects of the TRO (Until Feb. 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM): All USAID employees placed on administrative leave must be reinstated with full access to email, payment systems, and security notifications. No new USAID employees can be placed on administrative leave before the deadline. No USAID employees shall be evacuated from their host countries … [Read more…]