In a surprising move, the current administration has decided to significantly cut back on the workforce of USAID. This controversial decision could affect around 10, 000 employees who have dedicated their time and lives to USAID. This shake up started with agency officials. They were informed that t
In recent times, the federal government is expected to move towards a pragmatic approach in handling scientific matters. This shift aims to restore public confidence in government policies, which are rooted in science. The trust in government, especially science-based directives, has plummeted and h
President Donald Trump didn't waste time once in office. His first move on day one? Cracking down on DEI. No more DEI in federal agencies. Trump believed that the system was being overwhelmed by these programs and that it was long overdue for a shake up. DEI was blamed for the decline in te
Guantanamo Bay, tucked away in Cuba, is about to become a hub of activity. The US plans to send migrants from the southern border all the way to this naval base. The Department of Homeland Security and the Pentagon are trying to figure out if this step is legal. This unprecedented move comes from a
Imagine going on the internet to find health info and finding nothing. That's what a lot of people experienced over a few days. The CDC, which is part of the U. S. government, took down many of its websites. These website held important guides for preventing and treating HIV, STD and contraception.
Russell Vought, a prominent figure in US politics, sees things in black and white. He believes the country is in the grip of a Marxist takeover and that the Biden administration is weaponizing government agencies. He has called out the FBI for labeling concerned parents as domestic terrorists and th
Panama is taking a big step back from China's global investment plan. The country decided not to renew a 2017 deal with China's "Belt and Road Initiative. " This decision came after Panama President José Raúl Mulino met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In 2013, China began this initiative to
Five well-known universities are under the spotlight following new inquiries into allegations of antisemism. This move comes from a wider call to harshly penalize schools that haven't taken enough steps to tackle anti-Jewish hatred on their premises. Notably those universities subj
The billionaire Elon Musk has taken on a unique role within the government. His title is 'special government employee. ' This means he is not a full-time worker, neither is he a volunteer. He has a specific time commitment to the government, with a limit of 130 days in a single year and no pay. Mus
The recent legal battle over a potential federal funding freeze is getting more complicated. In a split second before the freeze began, one of the judges in a Washington courtroom blocked the plan. This swift action came from a judge who understands the dangerous implications of halting federal gran
