Trump and Musk Agree to Shut Down USAID
Elon Musk reported that he and President Trump agreed to shut down the USAID, citing its allegedly partisan work, following Trump calling its leaders "radical lunatics.
Trump and Musk Agree to Shut Down USAID
Elon Musk reported that he and President Trump agreed to shut down the USAID, citing its allegedly partisan work, following Trump calling its leaders "radical lunatics.
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56% Bias Score
Musk Seeks USAID Closure; HHS, DOE Take Actions on "Gender Ideology" and Diversity Training
Elon Musk announced plans to dismantle USAID with President Trump's support, while the Department of Health and Human Services halted programs related to "gender ideology" and the Department of Education placed dozens of employees on administrative leave, possibly due to a 2019 diversity training.
Musk Seeks USAID Closure; HHS, DOE Take Actions on "Gender Ideology" and Diversity Training
Elon Musk announced plans to dismantle USAID with President Trump's support, while the Department of Health and Human Services halted programs related to "gender ideology" and the Department of Education placed dozens of employees on administrative leave, possibly due to a 2019 diversity training.
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48% Bias Score
DOGE Access to US Federal Payment System Sparks Concerns
Elon Musk's appointees at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gained access to the US federal payment system on Friday, prompting the leave or retirement of officials who resisted; this system handles trillions of dollars yearly and contains sensitive personal data.
DOGE Access to US Federal Payment System Sparks Concerns
Elon Musk's appointees at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gained access to the US federal payment system on Friday, prompting the leave or retirement of officials who resisted; this system handles trillions of dollars yearly and contains sensitive personal data.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's USAID Freeze: Billions in Funding Frozen, Staff Furloughed
President Trump's executive order froze all U.S. foreign aid for 90 days, impacting organizations like Catholic Relief Services ($4.6B received from 2013-2022) and Chemonics International ($4.5B), causing staff furloughs and raising concerns about ongoing projects; the administration aims to potenti...
Trump's USAID Freeze: Billions in Funding Frozen, Staff Furloughed
President Trump's executive order froze all U.S. foreign aid for 90 days, impacting organizations like Catholic Relief Services ($4.6B received from 2013-2022) and Chemonics International ($4.5B), causing staff furloughs and raising concerns about ongoing projects; the administration aims to potenti...
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56% Bias Score
Musk's DOGE Gains Access to US Federal Payment System
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gained access to the US federal payment system on February 3rd, 2025, controlling trillions in funds and sensitive data; two USAID officials were placed on leave for opposing this. This system processes approximately $6 trillion annually, and th...
Musk's DOGE Gains Access to US Federal Payment System
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gained access to the US federal payment system on February 3rd, 2025, controlling trillions in funds and sensitive data; two USAID officials were placed on leave for opposing this. This system processes approximately $6 trillion annually, and th...
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Attempt to Dissolve USAID Threatens 10,000 Jobs
President Trump's administration is attempting to dissolve the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), jeopardizing the jobs of over 10,000 employees and raising questions about executive power.
Trump's Attempt to Dissolve USAID Threatens 10,000 Jobs
President Trump's administration is attempting to dissolve the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), jeopardizing the jobs of over 10,000 employees and raising questions about executive power.
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48% Bias Score
Trump to Close USAID Following Musk's Endorsement
President Trump, supported by DOGE head Elon Musk, will close the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) following a 90-day freeze on most funding; the agency aided 180 countries in 2023, with Ukraine receiving over $17 billion, and its closure jeopardizes global development initiatives.
Trump to Close USAID Following Musk's Endorsement
President Trump, supported by DOGE head Elon Musk, will close the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) following a 90-day freeze on most funding; the agency aided 180 countries in 2023, with Ukraine receiving over $17 billion, and its closure jeopardizes global development initiatives.
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60% Bias Score
Musk's US$ 290 Million Election Spending and Influence on Trump Administration
Elon Musk spent over US$ 290 million in the 2024 election to support Donald Trump and the Republican Party, gaining a position in the new administration's "Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE)" and planning to influence the 2026 midterms.
Musk's US$ 290 Million Election Spending and Influence on Trump Administration
Elon Musk spent over US$ 290 million in the 2024 election to support Donald Trump and the Republican Party, gaining a position in the new administration's "Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE)" and planning to influence the 2026 midterms.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration Shuts Down USAID, Rubio Takes Over
Secretary of State Marco Rubio now heads the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) after President Trump ordered the agency's shutdown following accusations of non-cooperation regarding the spending of taxpayer dollars, resulting in hundreds of layoffs and the halting of nearly all progr...
Trump Administration Shuts Down USAID, Rubio Takes Over
Secretary of State Marco Rubio now heads the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) after President Trump ordered the agency's shutdown following accusations of non-cooperation regarding the spending of taxpayer dollars, resulting in hundreds of layoffs and the halting of nearly all progr...
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52% Bias Score
DOGE Seizes Control of USAID, Halting $40 Billion in Foreign Aid
Over the weekend, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, seized control of USAID, placing over 50 senior staff on leave, taking over computer systems, and removing agency signs, halting approximately $40 billion in foreign aid distribution.
DOGE Seizes Control of USAID, Halting $40 Billion in Foreign Aid
Over the weekend, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, seized control of USAID, placing over 50 senior staff on leave, taking over computer systems, and removing agency signs, halting approximately $40 billion in foreign aid distribution.
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64% Bias Score
Trump Administration Dismantles USAID, Halting Foreign Aid
The Trump administration, with the involvement of Elon Musk, is dismantling the US Agency for International Development (USAID), firing hundreds of employees, halting most foreign aid, and potentially dissolving the agency, reflecting an isolationist 'America First' agenda.
Trump Administration Dismantles USAID, Halting Foreign Aid
The Trump administration, with the involvement of Elon Musk, is dismantling the US Agency for International Development (USAID), firing hundreds of employees, halting most foreign aid, and potentially dissolving the agency, reflecting an isolationist 'America First' agenda.
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60% Bias Score
Ontario Retaliates Against Trump Tariffs, Cancels Starlink Contract
Ontario canceled a C$100 million Starlink contract and will exclude US firms from public bids due to President Trump's new tariffs on Canadian imports, impacting 15,000 households and businesses.
Ontario Retaliates Against Trump Tariffs, Cancels Starlink Contract
Ontario canceled a C$100 million Starlink contract and will exclude US firms from public bids due to President Trump's new tariffs on Canadian imports, impacting 15,000 households and businesses.
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40% Bias Score