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Reporter asks Elon Musk about misleading public on condoms spending
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
Trump and Marco Rubio abandoned American workers and their families abroad without approving grant waivers to provide their safe return to the United States…
USAID employee outlines their escape with their family from the Congo as Trump admin dismantles USAID structure in DC. READ HERE
Here are the agencies purging federal workers
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…]
Elon Musk’s Enemy, USAID, Was Investigating Starlink’s Contracts in Ukraine
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…]
US Congress – “The USAID Betrayal” Hearing on Thursday, February 13 at 8:30 AM
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…]
OIG AUDIT REPORT – Oversight of USAID-Funded Humanitarian Assistance Programming Impacted by Staffing Reductions and Pause on Foreign Assistance
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…]
Elon Musk rumored to spend $40M on Superbowl ads to expose US government waste found by DOGE
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
Politico’s must-read report uncovering the events that led to President Trump’s astonishing near-total shutdown of USAID
‘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…]
Did you recently lose your job at USAID or an NGO?
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…]