Trump administration putting all USAID staff on leave by the end of the week
The Trump administration is putting all USAID employees on administrative leave by the end of this week, according to a new directive sent to all agency staff globally and posted on its website.
Greenland bans foreign political donations as Trump seeks the island
The bill is aimed at protecting “Greenland’s political integrity” and will take effect immediately, according to a translation of a parliamentary document in Danish outlining the measure.
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88
Considered by followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was a student when his grandfather picked him to lead the Shia Ismaili Muslim diaspora.
‘Thank you for your service’: Trump administration puts USAID staff on leave
In a brief note posted on the international development agency’s website, almost all employees were told they would be put on leave. The note ended with the words, “Thank you for your service.”
U.S. Trade Actions in China and Canada
A US-Canada trade war is averted for now, but Canada is roiling from Trump’s remarks. In China, Lunar New Year celebrations were already subdued from economic concerns even before new U.S. tariffs and Beijing’s retaliatory response.
Syria’s new leader denounces Iran, calling its proxies a regional threat
Syria’s interim president says the now departed Iranian forces were damaging to his country and also posed a threat to the wider Middle East.
Where Trump’s tariffs stand. And, the Education Department may see big cuts
Where President Trump’s tariffs stand with Mexico, Canada and China. And, the Education Department may see big cuts to staff and programs.
China targets U.S. coal, gas, Google as Trump tariffs take effect
Trump ordered tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico over the weekend. Canada and Mexico reached last-minute deals to pause those tariffs Monday.
Rubio says El Salvador will house deportees from U.S., including Americans
A U.S. official said the Trump administration had no plans to try to deport American citizens. The U.S. government cannot deport American citizens and such a move would be met with legal challenges.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Visits the U.S.
Netanyahu’s visit to the White House makes him the first world leader to meet President Trump since the inauguration. Their meeting occurs as the future of Gaza, the wider Middle East, and Netanyahu himself are hanging in the balance. You can also fin…
Former Panama Canal administrator weighs in on Trump’s ultimatum
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Jorge Quijano, former Panama Canal administrator from 2012 to 2019. He disagrees with the Trump administration’s assertions about Chinese influence over the Panama Canal.
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