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…]
MESSAGE FROM USAID – Special Notice to All Foreign Assistance Recipients
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…]
Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow funds for foreign aid
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…]
Judge extends pause on Trump plan to put USAID workers on leave
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…]
BREAKING NEWS! Trump fires USAID’s inspector general after his office released a report critical of the administration
The inspector general at the U.S. Agency for International Development was fired Tuesday, a day after his office released a report detailing the negative impact of the Trump administration’s dramatic downsizing of the agency, according to a letter obtained by NBC News. Paul Martin, who had been USAID’s inspector general since 2023, was notified of … [Read more…]
USAID Disaster – Telephone Town Hall on Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025
On Wednesday night, at 7:30 pm, Senator Angela Alsobrooks and Senator Chris Van Hollen are hosting a Telephone Town Hall to answer your questions and provide an update on Trump/Musk’s illegal actions and our efforts to fight back and protect our federal employees – both in Congress and in the courts. They wil be joined … [Read more…]
USAID Disaster – Telephone Town Hall with JAMIE RASKIN (Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025 @7:30PM)
USAID Disaster – Telephone Town Hall with JAMIE RASKIN – LIVE! Do you think the Trump Administration should engage in unilateral dismantling of federal agencies and impoundment of federally appropriated funds?
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…]