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Trump Administration to Slash USAID Workforce to 294
The Trump administration plans to slash the USAID workforce from over 10,000 to 294 employees, sparking outrage as crucial programs are frozen and thousands are furloughed; Elon Musk is leading the restructuring effort; integration into the State Department is planned.
Trump Administration to Slash USAID Workforce to 294
The Trump administration plans to slash the USAID workforce from over 10,000 to 294 employees, sparking outrage as crucial programs are frozen and thousands are furloughed; Elon Musk is leading the restructuring effort; integration into the State Department is planned.
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60% Bias Score
Trump Administration Places Most USAID Staff on Leave, Sparking Legal Action
The Trump administration ordered most US Agency for International Development direct-hire staff worldwide to return home within 30 days, impacting thousands of employees and causing tens of millions of dollars in relocation costs, following a previous layoff and shutdown of programs, prompting legal...
Trump Administration Places Most USAID Staff on Leave, Sparking Legal Action
The Trump administration ordered most US Agency for International Development direct-hire staff worldwide to return home within 30 days, impacting thousands of employees and causing tens of millions of dollars in relocation costs, following a previous layoff and shutdown of programs, prompting legal...
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48% Bias Score
USAID Under Fire for Alleged Wasteful Spending
The White House, led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, is targeting the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for alleged wasteful spending on DEI initiatives and other programs, prompting protests and legal questions.
USAID Under Fire for Alleged Wasteful Spending
The White House, led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, is targeting the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for alleged wasteful spending on DEI initiatives and other programs, prompting protests and legal questions.
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76% 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
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 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
USAID Restructuring: Over 1,000 Staff Fired, Programs Halted Amidst Concerns
Elon Musk's attacks on USAID, coupled with the Department of Government Efficiency's actions, have resulted in the firing/furloughing of over 1,000 USAID staffers, the halting of most programs, and the absorption of some USAID components into the State Department, raising concerns about the future o...
USAID Restructuring: Over 1,000 Staff Fired, Programs Halted Amidst Concerns
Elon Musk's attacks on USAID, coupled with the Department of Government Efficiency's actions, have resulted in the firing/furloughing of over 1,000 USAID staffers, the halting of most programs, and the absorption of some USAID components into the State Department, raising concerns about the future o...
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56% Bias Score
Aga Khan IV Dies at 88
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, died peacefully in Lisbon, Portugal, on February 4, 2025, at age 88, leaving behind a legacy of philanthropy and global impact; his successor will be announced later.
Aga Khan IV Dies at 88
Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, died peacefully in Lisbon, Portugal, on February 4, 2025, at age 88, leaving behind a legacy of philanthropy and global impact; his successor will be announced later.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Administration Plans to Merge USAID into State Department
The Trump administration plans to merge USAID into the State Department, prompting outrage from Democrats who cite national security risks and illegality. Staff were instructed to stay home on February 3rd, and the USAID website is inaccessible, raising concerns about transparency and the fate of on...
Trump Administration Plans to Merge USAID into State Department
The Trump administration plans to merge USAID into the State Department, prompting outrage from Democrats who cite national security risks and illegality. Staff were instructed to stay home on February 3rd, and the USAID website is inaccessible, raising concerns about transparency and the fate of on...
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64% Bias Score
Trump Restructures USAID, Sparking Controversy and International Concern
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio temporarily heads USAID after President Trump and advisor Elon Musk announced a restructuring, leading to hundreds of employee dismissals and a potential merger with the State Department, sparking legal challenges and international concern.
Trump Restructures USAID, Sparking Controversy and International Concern
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio temporarily heads USAID after President Trump and advisor Elon Musk announced a restructuring, leading to hundreds of employee dismissals and a potential merger with the State Department, sparking legal challenges and international concern.
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64% Bias Score
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
Trump Dismisses USAID Officials, Halts Aid to South Africa
President Trump announced the dismissal of USAID's top officials, citing them as "radical lunatics," and halted most development aid payments, including all future aid to South Africa due to alleged land confiscation and mistreatment of specific populations; hundreds of USAID employees were fired or...
Trump Dismisses USAID Officials, Halts Aid to South Africa
President Trump announced the dismissal of USAID's top officials, citing them as "radical lunatics," and halted most development aid payments, including all future aid to South Africa due to alleged land confiscation and mistreatment of specific populations; hundreds of USAID employees were fired or...
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52% Bias Score
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