Democratic lawmakers protested outside USAID headquarters in Washington, D.C., opposing the Trump administration’s move to shut down the foreign aid agency. Elon Musk, who is leading federal cost-cutting efforts, confirmed that the government is actively working to dismantle USAID.
Democratic lawmakers gathered outside USAID headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Monday, denouncing the Trump administration’s plan to shut down the foreign aid agency.
Representatives Gerald Connolly, Don Beyer, Jamie Raskin, and Senators Chris Van Hollen and Christopher Murphy led the demonstration, warning that eliminating USAID would weaken U.S. global influence and cut off critical humanitarian assistance.
Most USAID employees were instructed to work remotely as the administration moves forward with downsizing federal agencies.
Elon Musk, who is leading Trump’s government efficiency initiative, confirmed in a discussion on platform X that USAID is one of the key agencies targeted for elimination.
Speaking alongside Republican Senators Joni Ernst and Mike Lee, Musk stated that work is already underway to dismantle the agency. The conversation also included former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who expressed support for the move.
A senior White House official later revealed that the administration is considering merging USAID with the State Department, restructuring its operations.
Critics warn that eliminating USAID would reduce U.S. diplomatic influence, cut foreign aid programs, and impact disaster relief and development projects worldwide.
With the administration pressing ahead with federal restructuring plans, the future of USAID remains uncertain, fueling tensions between the White House and Democratic lawmakers.
Saudi Arabia’s air defences have intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone over the Riyadh region, according to the Saudi-led coalition fight...
Police were deployed across Paris on Saturday, as a curfew was set to take effect in the Republique and Chât...
A drone strike hit a power station in northern Sudan early Sunday (1 November), sparking a fire and triggering loud explosions, witnesses said....
The U.S. has approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine in a deal worth an estimated $2.1 billion, but Kyiv could face years of delays before receiving the weapons it urgently needs to defend against intensifying Russian attacks.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered Iran's armed forces to respond to any threat immediately and without geographical limits in statements posted to social media platforms on Saturday (31 October).
Demonstrators carrying Iranian flags and placards supporting the hijab gathered outside the Azerbaijani Embassy in London.
A Chinese-made AI chip has matched Nvidia’s H200 in tests conducted by its developer, marking a potential breakthrough in China’s efforts to reduce its dependence on foreign technology.
A hacking group linked to North Korea is widely believed to be behind the theft of $6.3 billion from cryptocurrency giant Binance, a cyberattack that experts describe as the largest cryptocurrency heist on record.
Police were deployed across Paris on Saturday, as a curfew was set to take effect in the Republique and Châtelet-Les Halles areas from 11pm Saturday until 6am Sunday (1 November).
A drone strike hit a power station in northern Sudan early Sunday (1 November), sparking a fire and triggering loud explosions, witnesses said.
Gen Z protests swept 34 German cities on Saturday (31 October) over education and living costs. Violence erupted in Frankfurt, where shops were looted and police reported Molotov cocktail attacks.
Iran designated Britain's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as terrorist organisations on Sunday, (1 November), and classified the country's foreign intelligence agency, MI6, as a hostile group, according to a statement from the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Thousands protested in Albania's capital, Tirana, on Saturday (31 October), demanding Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation over perceived corruption allegations and dissatisfaction with the government over a lack of jobs and poor education standards.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment