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USAID Lays Off 1,600, Places Remaining Staff on Leave After Trump's Foreign Aid Freeze
Following President Trump's executive order freezing foreign aid, the USAID announced the layoff of 1,600 US-based employees and placed almost all remaining staff on administrative leave, impacting its $42.8 billion budget and causing shock among international NGOs.
USAID Lays Off 1,600, Places Remaining Staff on Leave After Trump's Foreign Aid Freeze
Following President Trump's executive order freezing foreign aid, the USAID announced the layoff of 1,600 US-based employees and placed almost all remaining staff on administrative leave, impacting its $42.8 billion budget and causing shock among international NGOs.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Administration Eliminates 2,000 USAID Positions, Places Staff on Leave
On February 23, 2025, the Trump administration eliminated 2,000 USAID positions and placed the remaining staff on leave, citing wasteful spending and a liberal agenda; this follows a court ruling allowing the plan despite employee safety concerns.
Trump Administration Eliminates 2,000 USAID Positions, Places Staff on Leave
On February 23, 2025, the Trump administration eliminated 2,000 USAID positions and placed the remaining staff on leave, citing wasteful spending and a liberal agenda; this follows a court ruling allowing the plan despite employee safety concerns.
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52% Bias Score
US Judge Blocks Trump's Freeze on USAID Funds
A US judge blocked President Trump's 90-day freeze on $42.8 billion in USAID funds, preventing the suspension of aid programs and impacting numerous international NGOs after Trump accused the agency of corruption and mismanagement.
US Judge Blocks Trump's Freeze on USAID Funds
A US judge blocked President Trump's 90-day freeze on $42.8 billion in USAID funds, preventing the suspension of aid programs and impacting numerous international NGOs after Trump accused the agency of corruption and mismanagement.
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60% Bias Score
US Aid Freeze Triggers Global Crisis, Canada Responds
A 90-day freeze on most US foreign aid has jeopardized millions of lives, forcing Canada's aid sector to brace for cataclysmic consequences while prompting a reassessment of its role in international cooperation, as $40 million in Canadian-funded USAID projects face disruption.
US Aid Freeze Triggers Global Crisis, Canada Responds
A 90-day freeze on most US foreign aid has jeopardized millions of lives, forcing Canada's aid sector to brace for cataclysmic consequences while prompting a reassessment of its role in international cooperation, as $40 million in Canadian-funded USAID projects face disruption.
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40% Bias Score
USAID Faces Near-Complete Shutdown Amidst Government Restructuring
Facing a near-complete shutdown, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) will be reduced from 10,000 employees to 294, halting most of its $43.4 billion 2023 budget following a government plan championed by Elon Musk, though a federal judge issued a temporary injunction against some layo...
USAID Faces Near-Complete Shutdown Amidst Government Restructuring
Facing a near-complete shutdown, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) will be reduced from 10,000 employees to 294, halting most of its $43.4 billion 2023 budget following a government plan championed by Elon Musk, though a federal judge issued a temporary injunction against some layo...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Administration Shuts Down USAID, Laying Off 13,000 Employees
The Trump administration abruptly shut down nearly all USAID programs within two weeks, citing misalignment with American interests and alleged fraud, despite the agency's bipartisan history and contributions to global health, impacting approximately 13,000 employees.
Trump Administration Shuts Down USAID, Laying Off 13,000 Employees
The Trump administration abruptly shut down nearly all USAID programs within two weeks, citing misalignment with American interests and alleged fraud, despite the agency's bipartisan history and contributions to global health, impacting approximately 13,000 employees.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration Fires Thousands of USAID Employees
The Trump administration initiated a massive reduction of the USAID workforce on February 23, 2025, placing nearly all staff on leave and firing approximately 1,600 U.S.-based employees, despite legal challenges citing lack of congressional approval and potential negative impacts on national securit...
Trump Administration Fires Thousands of USAID Employees
The Trump administration initiated a massive reduction of the USAID workforce on February 23, 2025, placing nearly all staff on leave and firing approximately 1,600 U.S.-based employees, despite legal challenges citing lack of congressional approval and potential negative impacts on national securit...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration Eliminates 2,000 USAID Positions, Places Thousands on Leave
On February 23, 2025, the Trump administration eliminated 2,000 USAID positions and placed most staff on leave globally, citing concerns about waste and a liberal agenda, despite a federal judge's initial concerns about employee safety, especially for those stationed overseas.
Trump Administration Eliminates 2,000 USAID Positions, Places Thousands on Leave
On February 23, 2025, the Trump administration eliminated 2,000 USAID positions and placed most staff on leave globally, citing concerns about waste and a liberal agenda, despite a federal judge's initial concerns about employee safety, especially for those stationed overseas.
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60% Bias Score
UK Cuts Overseas Aid, Following US Lead
The UK's Labour government, despite initial pledges, has cut its overseas aid budget and reshaped its approach to international development, mirroring a similar trend in the US, raising concerns about the future of global humanitarian efforts.
UK Cuts Overseas Aid, Following US Lead
The UK's Labour government, despite initial pledges, has cut its overseas aid budget and reshaped its approach to international development, mirroring a similar trend in the US, raising concerns about the future of global humanitarian efforts.
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60% Bias Score
Judge Halts Trump Administration's Plan to Dismantle USAID
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to put 2,200 USAID employees on leave, halting efforts to dismantle the agency following a lawsuit alleging unconstitutional and illegal actions. The administration cited corruption and fraud, but provided no evidence.
Judge Halts Trump Administration's Plan to Dismantle USAID
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to put 2,200 USAID employees on leave, halting efforts to dismantle the agency following a lawsuit alleging unconstitutional and illegal actions. The administration cited corruption and fraud, but provided no evidence.
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52% Bias Score
Judge Blocks Trump's USAID Furloughs
Federal Judge Carl Nichols temporarily blocked President Trump's plan to furlough 2,200 USAID employees, siding with unions who argued the administration lacked Congressional approval and would cause irreparable harm to employees; the order lasts one week.
Judge Blocks Trump's USAID Furloughs
Federal Judge Carl Nichols temporarily blocked President Trump's plan to furlough 2,200 USAID employees, siding with unions who argued the administration lacked Congressional approval and would cause irreparable harm to employees; the order lasts one week.
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56% Bias Score
US Aid Cuts Risk Boosting China's Global Influence
Donald Trump's cuts to US international aid, following the UK's similar move, risk creating a power vacuum for China, weakening Western soft power, and potentially escalating global crises as the US accounts for 40% of global humanitarian aid; the UK foreign secretary warns of a 'big strategic mista...
US Aid Cuts Risk Boosting China's Global Influence
Donald Trump's cuts to US international aid, following the UK's similar move, risk creating a power vacuum for China, weakening Western soft power, and potentially escalating global crises as the US accounts for 40% of global humanitarian aid; the UK foreign secretary warns of a 'big strategic mista...
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56% Bias Score
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