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 reaffirmed on Wednesday that it will not establish diplomatic ties with Israel unless a Palestinian state is created. The statement follows remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed that Riyadh was not making such a demand.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, the first foreign leader to visit since Trump’s re-election. Talks focused on a potential Israel-Saudi normalization deal, the Gaza war, and the ongoing hostage negotiations.
The FireAid benefit concerts have raised over $100 million for wildfire relief in Los Angeles, with more than 50 million viewers tuning in across 28 platforms. The event, featuring Lady Gaga, Green Day, and Stevie Nicks, aims to support both immediate relief efforts and long-term recovery.
A U.S. appeals court has ruled that the family of an American killed in the 2014 downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 can sue Russia’s Sberbank for allegedly funding the separatist group blamed for the attack.
China retaliated against U.S. tariffs by imposing its own levies on American imports and launching an antitrust probe into Google, escalating trade tensions between the two nations.
Santorini shaken by ongoing tremors for six days, prompting thousands of tourists to evacuate. Authorities implement safety measures as seismic activity continues, raising fears of a major earthquake.
The U.S. Department of Defense is developing plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Syria, NBC News reported on Wednesday, citing two U.S. defense officials.
Google has revised its AI principles, removing previous commitments not to develop artificial intelligence for weapons or surveillance technologies.
Belgian police are searching for suspects after a shooting near Clemenceau metro station in Brussels early Wednesday. Multiple stations have been closed, but no injuries were reported. Investigators are probing possible drug-related links.
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Santorini shaken by ongoing tremors for six days, prompting thousands of tourists to evacuate. Authorities implement safety measures as seismic activity continues, raising fears of a major earthquake.
Belgian police are searching for suspects after a shooting near Clemenceau metro station in Brussels early Wednesday. Multiple stations have been closed, but no injuries were reported. Investigators are probing possible drug-related links.
French President Emmanuel Macron denied any “agreement” or “collusion” with the Swiss company Nestlé over the bottled water scandal.
Santorini shaken by ongoing tremors for six days, prompting thousands of tourists to evacuate. Authorities implement safety measures as seismic activity continues, raising fears of a major earthquake.
The U.S. Department of Defense is developing plans to withdraw all U.S. troops from Syria, NBC News reported on Wednesday, citing two U.S. defense officials.
Google has revised its AI principles, removing previous commitments not to develop artificial intelligence for weapons or surveillance technologies.
Belgian police are searching for suspects after a shooting near Clemenceau metro station in Brussels early Wednesday. Multiple stations have been closed, but no injuries were reported. Investigators are probing possible drug-related links.
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