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What is USAid and why does Trump dislike it so much?

The US agency distributes tens of billions of dollars’ worth of aid every year and is a key tool to promote soft power around the world

The Guardian - AU

USAID Freeze Calls Into Question Billions In Support For Poorest Countries

The Trump administration's attempt to fold the USAID humanitarian agency into the State Department calls into question the future of tens of billions of dollars in financial support to some of the world's poorest countries.

International Business Times

Trump's Canada, Mexico Tariff Threat Aimed At Gaining Leverage In Trade Talks: Experts

President Donald Trump's threats to impose punishing tariffs on Canada and Mexico may be part of a strategy to gain leverage ahead of new negotiations on a regional trade agreement, experts said.

International Business Times

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Trump's Plan To Fight Illegal Drugs With Punitive Tariffs Makes No Sense

If stopping drugs from entering the country is as straightforward as the president-elect implies, why didn't he do it during his first term?

Reason

Autos, Food: What Are The Risks From Trump's Tariff Threat?

Fresh US tariffs on Canada and Mexico could raise costs of automobiles and building materials, analysts said Tuesday, after President-elect Donald Trump threatened to erect new trade barriers.

International Business Times

US congress research warns of risk of cost blowouts for Australia in Aukus submarine program

Report also cast doubt on whether any rigorous cost-benefit analysis was done before the 2021 announcement

The Guardian - AU

Republican Senate candidate’s hedge fund managed $415m in Russian debt

Pennsylvania candidate David McCormick led Bridgewater, which managed millions in Russian funds, documents show

The Guardian - US

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New director named to lead Congressional Research Service - Roll Call

Karen E. Donfried will take reins of what’s sometimes called Congress’ “think tank,” which has been plagued by high attrition and low morale.

Roll Call

‘Teaching the Socratic method with a bullwhip’: Hill remembers Judy Schneider

Lawmakers and staffers shared their memories of the legislative legend, who taught countless people how Congress works.

Roll Call

Is Congress representative of the American people?

Congress is older, more educated, and made up of a higher share of men than the US population.

USAFacts

Is home insurance getting more expensive?

The limited public data available on property insurance suggests it is getting costlier and harder to obtain.

USAFacts

Nearly 66K Indians took oath of American citizenship in 2022: CRS report

Over 65,000 Indians became U.S. citizens in 2022, making India the second-largest source country for new American citizens.

The Hindu

Vizianagaram train accident | Report faults crew, station staff and safety lapses on train for A.P. accident

Investigation into fatal train accident in Andhra Pradesh reveals errors in train working, lack of safety features, and need for disaster response training.

The Hindu

A new era for CRS? Lawmakers propose more data, less ‘bicep work’ - Roll Call

Few people want to lug around the behemoth Constitution Annotated, and Rep. Stephanie Bice has other ideas for the embattled agency too.

Roll Call

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State of suspension: Lawmakers gripe about fast-tracked bills under Johnson - Roll Call

Staring down another spending deadline, Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a fresh round of criticism in the House over his go-to move to pass bills.

The Hindu

I&B Minister releases revised policy guidelines for community radio stations

Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Singh Thakur released revised policy guidelines for setting up Community Radio Stations (CRS) in India on the occasion of World Radio Day

The Independent UK

Watch live: Nasa’s SpaceX CRS-29 cargo craft undocks from space station

Watch live as Nasa’s SpaceX CRS-29 cargo craft undocks from the International Space Station (ISS) on 15 December.

The Hindu

Child sex ratio: CRS data shows a sharp decline in Bengaluru Urban in 2022

Although Chickballapur has recorded the lowest child sex ratio at birth in 2022 at 868 (for every 1,000 males as per CRS data), it is Bengaluru Urban (including BBMP) which has seen the steepest decline of 25.2% last year in comparison to 2021. The sex ratio in this district has…

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The Hindu

Railway safety panel to continue probe into train accident near Kantakapalli till November 6

Railway safety panel to continue probe into train accident near Kankatapalli till November 6. The 10-member committee of the Commission of Railway Safety will submit the reports and evidences being gathered to the Railway Board directly, says Waltair Divisional Railway Manager Saurabh Prasad.

The Independent UK

How much money does the US give to Israel, and is there more to come?

Since the Second World War, the US has given more aid to Israel than any other country

The Independent UK

How much money does the US give to Israel, and is there more to come?

Since the Second World War, the US has given more aid to Israel than any other country

The Hindu

The COVID-19 death toll in India, getting it right

Equipped with all available information, the task force will be enabled to conduct a thorough analysis using standard statistical methods that utilise empirical data

The Independent UK

How much money does the US give to Israel, and is there more to come?

Since the Second World War, the US has given more aid to Israel than any other country

USAFacts

Modernizing the Congressional Research Service: USAFacts proposes transformative reforms

Five ways the Congressional Research Service can evolve traditional reporting methods through utilizing data provision.

The Hindu

Iron Dome | Israel’s missile defence shield

The Hindu Profiles on October 14, 2023 | Iron Dome is a short-range anti-rocket system used by Israel to defend against aerial attacks. It has an interception rate of 97%, and is part of a four-layered air defence network. The U.S. has provided $3B for Iron Dome, and it is…

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