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Dems vow to resist USAID's destruction

Trump said Musk was helping him take on "radical lunatics" at the agency, which provides humanitarian aid abroad

Salon

Speechwriter fired in first Trump term for attending white nationalists rally handed State Department job

Former speechwriter will serve as the acting under secretary for public diplomacy, one of the top ten positions in the State Department

The Independent UK

USAID Crisis: Musk Says Trump Agreed To 'Shut It Down' After Officials Blocked DOGE Access

The USAID Director of Security John Voorhees and his deputy, Brian McGill believed they were legally bound to deny access to the restricted material, as the inspection team lacked the required security clearance.

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Top USAID Officials Put On Leave Amid Access Dispute

USAID security officials placed on leave after confrontation with DOGE personnel. Concerns raised over security breaches and potential merger with State De...

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Musk Brands USAID 'Criminal' As Civil Service Scrutiny Grows

Elon Musk attacked the US Agency for International Development, calling it a "criminal organization" on Sunday, sparking fear over the intensity of President Donald Trump's unprecedented scrutiny of the work of the civil service.

International Business Times

Dana Zzyym fought to get the first nonbinary passport. Now Trump has taken them away

A Trump executive order halts the processing of nonbinary passports and sex-change requests on travel documents, leaving scores of applicants in limbo, Josh Marcus reports

The Independent UK

House Foreign Affairs Chair Brian Mast Discusses Aid Freeze

House Foreign Affairs Chair Brian Mast prioritizes national security through purging, restructuring, and accountability measures within State Department an...

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US Government Agencies Order Removal Of Gender Pronouns From Emails

US government agencies are removing gender pronouns from email signatures to comply with an executive order, sparking concerns about freedom of speech impl...

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Biden targeted the online right-wing terrorism threat − now it’s up to Trump

In the waning days of the Biden administration, the U.S. Department of State took its first major step against terrorism groups primarily focused on what is called “accelerationism” – the effort to inspire independent followers to engage in violence in ways that broadly destabilize society. The U.S. government has long…

The Conversation

The White House's 'Feverish Dream' About $50 Million for Condoms in Gaza

The Trump administration made an extreme claim about wasteful foreign aid that just wasn't true.

Reason

State Department Doubles Down On Foreign Aid Freeze

State Department upholds foreign aid freeze with waivers for humanitarian assistance, causing operational challenges for humanitarian organizations.

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Pauses on U.S. foreign aid and local grants send funders and nonprofits scrambling

The Trump administration has made or initiated major policy changes that impact nonprofits and their missions in its first week

The Independent UK

Trump Implements Sweeping Changes In Federal Government

President Trump's second term brings swift and far-reaching changes in federal agencies, sparking debate and concern.

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State Department told to ‘downplay’ Black History Month to back Trump’s anti-DEI order: report

Vague guidance asks State Department officials to celebrate ‘individual contributions’ to American history while maintaining the ‘spirit’ of Trump’s anti-DEI programs

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Trump DEI Rollback May Block State Department From Observing Black History Month

The State Department will reportedly forgo openly observing Black History Month due to Trump policies that dismantled diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

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US Issues Highest-Level Travel Warning For Mexico Border Town

U.S. issues Level 4 travel warning for Tamaulipas, Mexico due to violence. Americans urged to avoid area and take precautions.

The Independent UK

A US shutdown on foreign aid is hitting from Africa to Asia to Ukraine. Here's how

The Independent UK

The Latest: White House to pause federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday

The White House is pausing federal grants and loans starting on Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s administration begins an across-the-board ideological review of its spending

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Antony Blinken To Release Book On Diplomatic Challenges

Antony Blinken's upcoming book will provide insights into global crises during his tenure as Secretary of State under President Biden.

The Independent UK

Hundreds of US visa appointments canceled in Colombia following spat over deportation flights

Visa appointments at the U.S. Embassy in Colombia have been canceled following a dispute over deportation flights that nearly turned into a costly trade war between both countries

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Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Pauses U.S. Foreign Assistance

The U.S. has paused foreign aid to align with 'America First' agenda, reviewing programs for effectiveness.

Al Jazeera

US hits record arms sales in 2024 driven by Ukraine demand

US arms export growth was driven by countries seeking to replenish weapons stocks that were donated to Ukraine.

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State Department Suspends Processing 'X' Gender Marker On Passports

State Department stops accepting 'X' gender markers on passport applications, aligning with an executive order recognizing only male and female sexes.

Latin Times

Secretary of State Marco Rubio Instructs Staff to Freeze Passport Applications With X Gender Marker, Says 'Sex is Not Changeable': Report

Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered the State Department to freeze passport applications with X gender markers or gender identity changes, enforcing an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump to limit federal identification to biological sex classifications.

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US State Department Freezes Foreign Assistance Worldwide

US State Department freezes foreign assistance worldwide, impacting global aid programs.

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