US President Donald Trump has fired USAID inspector general Paul Martin, a day after his office criticized the administration’s aid freeze. The report warned of $489 million in food aid at risk due to staffing cuts and policy changes. Trump, in his second term, is aggressively downsizing USAID, slashing staff and freezing aid. Critics argue the move is unconstitutional, while legal challenges have temporarily halted mass layoffs.
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Amid escalating conflict in eastern Congo, President Felix Tshisekedi urged young people to enlist against Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, who have seized key areas, including parts of Goma and South Kivu. A regional summit called for peace talks, but Tshisekedi was absent. Rwanda’s leader, Paul Kagame, threatened South Africa over its involvement after 13 peacekeepers were killed. Analysts warn of a prolonged crisis driven by control over Congo’s vast mineral wealth.
Since its founding in 1971, Southwest had two perks: open seating and bags fly free. But now both are gone, first, they did away with open seating and then free baggage. CNN called this move a "seismic shift" for the Southwest and the 'Bags fly free' policy which was also its tagline set Southwest apart from its competitors.
At the national prayer breakfast on Thursday, President Donald Trump shared how his relationship with religion deepened after surviving two failed assassination attempts last year. Reflecting on his near-death experience, he emphasized the importance of religion in life, stating, "You can't be happy without religion." Trump also called for a return of religion and God into Americans' lives, while expressing his commitment to religious liberty. The event, attended by bipartisan lawmakers, marks a... Expand
A federal judge has blocked Elon Musk's department of government efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive treasury records, ruling it illegal. The decision follows a lawsuit by 19 Democratic attorneys general, arguing DOGE's access could lead to illegal actions against federal payments, compromising millions of Americans' financial security.
Alef Aeronautics' electric car has achieved a major milestone by taking off vertically in California, marking a key advancement in transportation. The prototype, which transitioned from driving to flying, showcases the potential of Alef's Model A, designed for both road and air travel. Priced at $300,000, the vehicle has already secured 3,300 pre-orders.
Over 7,000 Indian students and exchange visitors overstayed their visas in the US in 2023. Experts have proposed immigration reforms, including limiting H-1B visa validity to two years, extendable to four years, without automatic Green Card-based extensions.