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Trump Orders Mass Withdrawal of USAID Staff, Freezes Global Humanitarian Aid
The Trump administration is moving forward with a sweeping overhaul of U.S. foreign aid, ordering the withdrawal of nearly all U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees from the field and placing thousands of staffers on leave. The directive, issued late Tuesday, effectively halts American-funded humanitarian and development work across more than 120 countries, marking a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy. 
The Trump administration is moving forward with a sweeping overhaul of U.S. foreign aid, ordering the withdrawal of nearly all U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees from the field and placing thousands of staffers on leave. The directive, issued late Tuesday, effectively halts American-funded humanitarian and development work across more than 120 countries, marking a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy. -
Trump Floats Controversial Plan to ‘Take Over’ Gaza, Fueling Diplomatic Outcry
President Donald Trump on Tuesday proposed a U.S.-led takeover and redevelopment of the Gaza Strip, drawing immediate condemnation from Middle Eastern nations and sparking a new crisis for American diplomacy. Standing beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Trump vowed that the United States would transform Gaza into "the Riviera of the Middle East," even if it required long-term U.S. "ownership" and the potential deployment of American troops. 
President Donald Trump on Tuesday proposed a U.S.-led takeover and redevelopment of the Gaza Strip, drawing immediate condemnation from Middle Eastern nations and sparking a new crisis for American diplomacy. Standing beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Trump vowed that the United States would transform Gaza into "the Riviera of the Middle East," even if it required long-term U.S. "ownership" and the potential deployment of American troops. -
Rubio Reveals El Salvador’s Plan to Host American Criminals Amid Sweeping Immigration Crackdown
El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, has offered to accept deportees from the United States, including violent American criminals currently behind bars, in what Secretary of State Marco Rubio called "the most unprecedented, extraordinary migratory agreement anywhere in the world." 
El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, has offered to accept deportees from the United States, including violent American criminals currently behind bars, in what Secretary of State Marco Rubio called "the most unprecedented, extraordinary migratory agreement anywhere in the world." -
Trump, Sheinbaum Strike One-Month Tariff Delay as Mexico Commits 10,000 Troops to Border
President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Monday that their two countries have agreed to delay a 25% tariff on Mexican imports for one month. Both leaders said the Mexican government will send 10,000 National Guard members to the northern border to contain drug trafficking, specifically fentanyl, and limit illegal immigration into the United States. 
President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Monday that their two countries have agreed to delay a 25% tariff on Mexican imports for one month. Both leaders said the Mexican government will send 10,000 National Guard members to the northern border to contain drug trafficking, specifically fentanyl, and limit illegal immigration into the United States. -
Rubio Warns Panama to Reduce Chinese Influence Over Canal or Face U.S. Retaliation
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Panama on Sunday that it must immediately reduce Chinese influence over the Panama Canal or face potential action from the United States. Rubio, speaking on behalf of President Donald Trump, raised concerns that China's involvement in the canal may violate the 1977 treaty ensuring its neutrality and open access to global trade. 
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Panama on Sunday that it must immediately reduce Chinese influence over the Panama Canal or face potential action from the United States. Rubio, speaking on behalf of President Donald Trump, raised concerns that China's involvement in the canal may violate the 1977 treaty ensuring its neutrality and open access to global trade. -
Musk’s Task Force Gains Access to Treasury Payment Systems, Sparking Concerns Over Federal Oversight
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump administration task force chaired by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to the Treasury Department's payment systems, including those handling Social Security and Medicare disbursements, according to two sources familiar with the matter. 
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a Trump administration task force chaired by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to the Treasury Department's payment systems, including those handling Social Security and Medicare disbursements, according to two sources familiar with the matter. -
Black Hawk Pilot May Have Mistaken Aircraft Before Deadly D.C. Collision, Experts Say
Aviation experts believe the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter involved in the deadly midair collision over Washington, D.C., may have mistaken another aircraft for the American Airlines jet it ultimately struck. The crash, which occurred on January 29, claimed the lives of 64 passengers and crew members aboard the commercial flight and three U.S. soldiers on the military helicopter. 
Aviation experts believe the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter involved in the deadly midair collision over Washington, D.C., may have mistaken another aircraft for the American Airlines jet it ultimately struck. The crash, which occurred on January 29, claimed the lives of 64 passengers and crew members aboard the commercial flight and three U.S. soldiers on the military helicopter. -
Trump to Enforce Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China on Saturday, White House Confirms
President Donald Trump will proceed with a new round of tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China starting Saturday, the White House confirmed, reinforcing his administration's trade stance despite concerns over potential economic repercussions. 
President Donald Trump will proceed with a new round of tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China starting Saturday, the White House confirmed, reinforcing his administration's trade stance despite concerns over potential economic repercussions. -
Trump Signs Laken Riley Act, Eyes Guantanamo for Up to 30,000 Migrants
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the Laken Riley Act into law, granting federal authorities expanded powers to detain and deport immigrants in the U.S. illegally who have been charged with crimes. At the signing ceremony, Trump announced a separate plan to use the Guantanamo Bay detention facility to house up to 30,000 "high-priority criminal aliens." 
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the Laken Riley Act into law, granting federal authorities expanded powers to detain and deport immigrants in the U.S. illegally who have been charged with crimes. At the signing ceremony, Trump announced a separate plan to use the Guantanamo Bay detention facility to house up to 30,000 "high-priority criminal aliens." -
Tucker Carlson Claims Biden Tried to Assassinate Putin, No Evidence Provided
Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has stirred controversy once again by alleging that the Biden administration attempted to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a provocative statement made during his Monday podcast, The Tucker Carlson Show, the former Fox News host suggested that the U.S. government had tried to eliminate Putin without offering any supporting evidence. 
Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has stirred controversy once again by alleging that the Biden administration attempted to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a provocative statement made during his Monday podcast, The Tucker Carlson Show, the former Fox News host suggested that the U.S. government had tried to eliminate Putin without offering any supporting evidence.
