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Hunger rises as food aid falls – and those living under autocratic systems bear the brunt

“No famine has ever taken place in the history of the world in a functioning democracy,” observed Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen in his 1999 book “Development as Freedom.”

The Conversation

America First mapped: All the countries Trump has threatened in his first weeks as president

Dozens of countries have already been directly affected by Trump’s threats of tariffs and the withdrawal of US aid since he assumed office two weeks ago

The Independent UK

Elon Musk's troll takeover is no joke

Musk's illegal government takeover is scary on its own — but the people he's bringing along make it even worse

Salon

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Withdrawing from WHO puts US at risk

The Trump administration is limiting the nation’s ability to respond to infectious disease as Marburg, Ebola rise

Salon

'President Musk' Trends On X Amid USAID 'Shutdown,' Democratic Backlash Against 'Unelected Billionaire'

Elon Musk is under fire on his own social media platform following his calls for humanitarian aid agency USAID's shutdown, and Democrats are calling him a "terrible president."

International Business Times

The seven techies barely out of college helping Musk to slash billions from federal government

Recent college grads with no apparent government experience are tearing into Congress-approved programs, and may now have access to confidential information about hundreds of millions of Americans

The Independent UK

Democrats and protesters rally outside treasury department to protest Elon Musk’s access to sensitive information – as it happened

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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

Marco Rubio Takes Over USAID: How It Spent Millions on Foreign LGBTQ Programmes

Elon Musk, with Trump's backing, moves to shut down USAID, freezing billions in foreign aid and sparking controversy over taxpayer spending on LGBTQ initiatives.

International Business Times UK

Musk's US Government 'Takeover' Sounds Alarm Bells

Elon Musk has begun swinging his wrecking ball at the US government, with concerns growing over the unprecedented power that President Donald Trump has handed to the world's richest man.

International Business Times

Democratic activists call on party to fight Trump takeover

ANALYSIS: Analysis: Democratic activists have been annoyed with lawmakers’ lack of action against Donald Trump, says Eric Garcia. Now, they’re starting to step up

The Independent UK

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 advisers weigh actions to dismantle education department – report

Officials are discussing executive order as part of efforts by Musk’s Doge team to seize control of federal spending

The Guardian - US

Progressive Democrats accuse Trump and Musk of ‘a plutocratic coup’

Lawmakers point to shutting of USAid and accessing federal payment system as markings of ‘constitutional crisis’

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Latin Times

Democratic Senators 'Pull the Fire Alarm' on Elon Musk's Involvement in Trump Council: 'Most Corrupt Administration in Our History' "

Democratic Senators have issued warnings about the Department of Government Efficiency, headed by billionaire Elon Musk, after employees of the department attempted to access confidential computer systems at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

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Marco Rubio Delegates USAID Authority To Pete Marocco

Marco Rubio appoints Pete Marocco as acting USAID administrator, facing criticism for reorganization efforts.

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Senate Majority Leader Defends Trump's Handling Of USAID

Senate Majority Leader Thune defends Trump's USAID management and discusses key nominations in Senate committees.

The Independent UK

What is USAID? The government agency Elon Musk said needs to 'die’

The agency targeted by Elon Musk has a long history of helping people in need around the world

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Latin Times

Democratic Senator Puts Blanket Hold On Trump Nominees At State Department Over USAID Shutdown

"Dismantling USAID is illegal and makes us less safe," said Brian Schatz. He added that any such decision has to be done through a law

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Secretary Of State Rubio Conducting Review Of USAID Activities

Secretary Rubio reviews USAID's foreign assistance activities to align with America First agenda for efficiency and effectiveness.

International Business Times

Hundreds Of US Government Sites Go Offline

Hundreds of US government websites were offline on Monday, an AFP review showed, including that of the humanitarian agency USAID which President Donald Trump's administration is shutting down.

The Independent UK

Democratic lawmakers blocked from USAID offices as they protest Elon Musk efforts to dismantle it

Lawmakers call efforts to shut down the aid agency ‘offensive bulls***’

PC Gamer

New US administration begins purging US government websites, President Trump says 'it doesn't sound like a bad idea to me'

This follows several executive orders taking aim at DEI policies and "gender ideology."

Latin Times

Trump's District Attorney Pens Open Letter to Elon Musk Promising to Protect DOGE Staff 'No Matter What'

District Attorney Ed Martin penned a public letter to Musk on Monday, vowing to shield DOGE employees from threats and legal repercussions, "no matter what."

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Trump Administration Implements Significant Changes To USAID

USAID faces changes under Trump administration, impacting global aid programs and sparking debates over funding and policy control.

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