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national development

Unpaid Bills and Job Losses: How the Trump Administration's Actions Affect US Businesses

February 12, 2025

The abrupt halt to the U. S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) operations has left both large and small businesses in the United States facing a serious cash crunch. The freeze on foreign aid has left critical contracts incomplete and unpaid. This halt has led to massive job cuts, wit

opinion

Why Shutting Down USAID Could Be a Huge Mistake

February 11, 2025

USAID, a key player in global development, has been facing potential shutdown talks. Recently, employees went to their offices only to find they couldn't enter. It turns out billionaire Elon Musk wants USAID to close its doors. And apparently, President Trump is on board with this. USAID ha

politics

Shifting Views on USAID: The Trumps' Changing Stance

February 8, 2025

Imagine this: the Trumps weren't always so down on USAID. Once upon a time, they were all for it. Melania and Ivanka Trump were on a roll, using USAID money to make things happen. First up, Melania Trump. She was in Africa, showing off the good that USAID was doing. "We care, and we want t