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Workers, US diplomats to be fired from USAID, sources say

Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team is finalizing the dismantlement of the US Agency for International Development, ordering the firings of thousands of local workers and American diplomats and civil servants assigned to the agency overseas, two former top USAID …

USAID funding under ED scanner over Soros link to Indian firms

The US Agency for International Development (USAID), which has been criticized by the Trump administration for promoting a “left, liberal, and woke” agenda overseas, has come under scrutiny by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an ongoing …

Elon Musk's DOGE Shuts Down USAID In Radical Overhaul, Axes 10,000 Jobs

Last Updated:April 01, 2025, 23:14 IST Elon Musk's team is dismantling USAID, firing thousands, and merging its functions into the State Department, aligning with Trump's "America First" policies. Elon Musk has executed the final phase of …

Soros-funded desi company also got Rs 8 crore from USAID: ED

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) is under scrutiny in an ongoing investigation related to hedge fund operator George Soros. ASAR Social Impact Advisors received Rs 8 crore from USAID as foreign inward remittance while also being funded …

Without USAID, Myanmar Is Struggling to Recover From Its Massive Earthquake

Chinese rescuers pulled a pregnant survivor from the rubble in Mandalay, Myanmar on Monday morning.Zhang Dongqiang/Xinhua/ZUMA Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. Chris Milligan …

Trump admin quietly reinstated some $80m in USAID funds for Gazan aid, official says

(April 1, 2025 / JNS) The State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development told Congress on Friday that they intend to “reorganize” the U.S. Agency for International Development, incorporating certain parts into the department by July 1 …

DOGE finalises shutting down USAID, employees to be laid off by September 2025

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) headed by Elon Musk is set to shut down the US Agency for International Development (USAID) for good, with all employees to be fired by September 2025, reported Reuters. The process of shutting down USAID …

DOGE finalises shutting down USAID, employees to be laid off by September 2025: Report

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) headed by Elon Musk is set to shut down the US Agency for International Development (USAID) for good, with all employees to be fired by September 2025, reported Reuters. The process of shutting down USAID …

The Messy, Brutal, Unthinkable Collapse of USAID

O n a bitter Sunday morning in Kherson, Ukraine, the firewood deliveries stopped. The city, already plunged into darkness by recent Russian shelling, grew colder by the hour. In Kyiv, veterans and their families, desperate for support, called a crisis …

Soros-funded Bengaluru firm received Rs 8 crore from USAID, ED probes FEMA violations: Report

Read Full Article The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is under scrutiny after it allegedly funded three Bengaluru-based companies with ties to hedge fund operator George Soros, according to an Enforcement Directorate (ED) …

"Evil People": Organized 'Bankrupt Tesla' Group Tied To Formerly USAID-Funded Disinfo Queen

On Tuesday morning, former Biden administration "disinformation czar" Nina Jankowicz repeatedly refused to disclose who's funding her new gig - the 'American Sunlight Project' - which cropped up after a stint at the USAID-funded UK- …

There's Been an Update in the DOGE and USAID Saga

As Townhall covered, when President Donald Trump’s administration was created, so was a new agency, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), guided by Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk.  Days after its creation, DOGE fed the US Agency for …

How USAID cuts have affected Myanmar’s earthquake relief efforts

Story so far: The death toll in the earthquake which hit central Myanmar has steadily climbed to over 2,000, bringing the country’s infrastructure, healthcare system and power network to their knees. Strife-torn since 2021 due to a military coup, Myanmar …

Top Trump USAID Staffer Accused of Violent Outbursts, Racist Remarks

The lawyer working for Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) who now leads the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has a history of violence and racist remarks, 10 people who knew him allege.  …

Trump said America's USAID agency was 'run by radical lunatics' while his advisor Elon Musk said it needed to be put '...

'Like letting Hannibal Lecter mind kids': Alarm sounded over DOGE lawyer now leading USAID

Rolling Stone is reporting that Jeremy Lewin, a lawyer for Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency who was appointed to be the deputy administrator for policy and programs at the remnants of the United States Administration for International …

US pledges $2M aid to Myanmar after deadly earthquake, denies USAID cuts limit response

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The U.S. will send $2 million in aid and a small U.S. agency to Myanmar to assist in recovery after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake killed more than 2,000 people in Southeast Asia on Friday. "The United States will provide …

USAID Is Shutting Down. Here’s How Elton John’s AIDS Foundation Is Rising to the Occasion

“Drop-in centres have been closed, healthcare workers contracts have been terminated, laboratory services have been paused, family planning services have been halted, HIV testing kits are increasingly scarce, people have been left without prevention …

Trump forced to bring back fired feds on telework

President Trump has railed against federal employees who telework, but his administration said it has been forced to allow dozens of employees to work remotely after it prematurely got rid of their old offices. The employees work at the Consumer Financial …

THE 15 WHITE COATS® BRINGS HBCU TETHERED TOUR TO FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY

The 15 White Coats HBCU Tethered Tour Hits Fayetteville State University - Promotes Diversity in Medicine FAYETTEVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Louisiana-based 15 White Coats®, a Black physician-led nonprofit …

Vermont Governor Signs Historic Bill to End Prosecution of Children Under 12

New law positions Vermont as a national leader in advancing human rights protections for youth and dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Governor Phil Scott (R-VT) signed …

SAF Files Lawsuit Challenging Colorado’s Excise Tax on Guns, Ammo

BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Second Amendment Foundation has filed a lawsuit in Denver County District Court challenging Colorado’s Proposition KK as an unconstitutional tax on the exercise of a fundamental …

URGENT: Child Abuse Cases Surge Nationwide, Expert-Endorsed Program Offers Critical Tools to Keep Children Safe

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Libby the Lizard is a Tool to Help Protect Children from harmful secrets. Author also promotes Hand Signal for Distress DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With more than 550, …

Answering the Moral Call to Protect Children

CASA's mission is to train and support community volunteers who advocate for abused or neglected children placed in foster care and juvenile justice systems. MONTEREY/SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SideBar …

Gutted Federal Tobacco Programs Will Cost Lives and Money

Federal Workers Arrived to Termination Notices, Eliminating One of the Highest Impact Federal Health Programs PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tobacco use, the leading cause of preventable death in the country, …

Justly Prudent files discrimination lawsuit to protect Egyptian American

ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Justly Prudent announced the filing of a federal discrimination lawsuit to seek justice for Basma Eloufi, a U.S. citizen of Egyptian origin. The complaint alleges that Ms. …

CSL Metro Marks Its 10-Year Anniversary with Expanded Virtual Services

Arlington nonprofit, Center for Spiritual Living Metro (CSL Metro) ushers in new era with a focus on Zoom-based meditation and spiritual programs. ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CSL Metro is excited to announce …

Rolli Partners with The Advocates for Human Rights to Amplify Voices for Justice and Equality

This collaboration empowers journalists to enhance reporting on human rights issues by connecting them with trusted resources and experts. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rolli, the AI-powered Newsroom as a Service® …

In National Food Month, USANA Kids Eat Calls for Utah’s Childhood Hunger to End

No Child Should Go Hungry—But 1 in 6 in Utah Do. Businesses, Families & Communities Must Act Now. Here’s How to Help. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- April marks National Food Month, a time to celebrate …

Taalk.ai Launches 'Taalk4Good' to Empower Nonprofits and Charities with Cutting-Edge AI Communication Agents

The new initiative provides schools, charities, and healthcare organizations with access to enterprise-grade AI agents for phone, SMS, and email communication. CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, the founders …

Mahanaim Sanctuary Appoints Marcy Gendel as President, Ushering in a New Era of Leadership and Community Impact

Marcy Gendel named President of Mahanaim Sanctuary, leading the nonprofit into a new era of growth, inclusion, and expanded community impact. MARLTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mahanaim Sanctuary, a New Jersey-based …

Cyber Rights Organization Joins Forces with the ODDA to Enhance Online Safety Standards

CRO and ODDA announce a strategic partnership to improve safety standards and promote best practices in online dating and social discovery. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cyber Rights Organization (CRO), a leading …

JoDee Neil Retains Trulata, LLC as Strategic Digital Partner to Build AI-Powered Legal and Advocacy Platform

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dallas-based attorney JoDee Neil retained the services of Trulata, LLC to lead the digital expansion of her advocacy, legal, and lifestyle offerings. This collaboration brings to life …

District Leader Candidate Todd J. Stein’s Vision for Lenox Hill: Resilience, Reform, and Representation

Mayoral Candidate Scott Stringer and NYC Leaders Celebrate Felicia Stein’s 91st Birthday Amid District Leader Campaign NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a night filled with music, advocacy, and political …

New Book ‘The Woke Paradox’ Navigates the Global Woke Debate with Clarity, Context, and Compassion

In a time of rising polarization, The Woke Paradox is a timely and thought-provoking exploration of one of today’s most divisive cultural conversations. BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Far from adding to the noise, The Woke …

L’ADAO annonce la 21ᵉ édition de la « Semaine mondiale de sensibilisation à l’amiante » du 1ᵉʳ au 7 Avril 2025

Un engagement mondial pour sensibiliser, limiter l’exposition à l’amiante et protéger la santé publique des maladies qui y sont liées WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- L’Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization ( …

ADAO объявляет о проведении 21-й ежегодной «Всемирной неделе осведомлённости об асбесте» с 1 по 7 Апреля 2025 года

Возглавляет глобальные усилия по повышению осведомлённости, предотвращению воздействия и защите общественного здравоохранения от заболеваний, связанных асбестом WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Организация по …

Armenia: Operational highlights for 2024

We interacted with the families of people unaccounted for in relation to the conflict escalations. We have continued implementing the Accompaniment of the Families of Missing program launched in November 2022. The program has been carried out based on the …

Navigating Change in Healthcare: Insights from Former MetroHealth CEO Dr. Airica Steed

Navigating Change in Healthcare: Insights from Former MetroHealth CEO Dr. Airica Steed CLEVELAND, OHIO, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Change is constant, but in the healthcare landscape, it is often a complex weave of …