Senators Denounce Trump Administration’s Response to Myanmar Quake
Democratic senators said in a letter that the administration was failing its first test of humanitarian aid as China and Russia send teams to help.
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Trump Aid Cuts End Contraception Access for Millions of Women
The United States was a key supplier of contraceptives in many developing countries. The Trump administration has ended that support.
How Trump Is Inspiring Wannabe Authoritarians Everywhere
President Trump has turned a central precept of American diplomacy on its head, embracing fellow leaders who abandon democratic principles.
Appeals Court Allows Musk to Keep Pushing Steep Cuts at U.S.A.I.D.
The appeals court panel said that whatever influence Elon Musk and DOGE had, it was ultimately agency officials who had signed off on the various moves to gut the agency.
Trump Administration Moves to Eliminate USAID With Final Cuts
The staff of U.S.A.I.D. will be reduced to some 15 legally required positions. The agency employed about 10,000 people before the Trump administration entered office.
U.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries
A 281-page spreadsheet obtained by The Times lists the Trump administration’s plans for thousands of foreign aid programs.
USAID’s New Leadership Includes DOGE Official Who Helped Dismantle Agency
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he had canceled 83 percent of U.S.A.I.D.’s programs. A federal judge found that efforts to shutter the agency were likely unconstitutional.
DOGE Reverses Move That Made Its Claims Nearly Impossible to Check
After getting called out, Elon Musk’s cost-cutting group reinstated details about the grants that it canceled.
Elon Musk’s Role in Dismantling USAID Likely Violated Constitution, Judge Finds
It appears to be the first time a federal judge has acted to constrain Elon Musk, a top adviser to President Trump. The judge also ordered agency functions be partially restored, though that relief could be temporary.
Why the Arabic ‘Sesame Street’ and Other Cuts Are Not Really About Fraud
As President Trump and Elon Musk cut federal programs, they often equate political and policy differences with corruption.