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USAID Staff Placed on Leave amid Government Downsizing Efforts

The U.S. government has directed the majority of its directly-hired employees at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to take leave, as part of a broader initiative to significantly reduce the size of federal agencies. Starting Friday, only staff responsible for critical operations,......

Trump Appoints Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Lead New 'Department of Government Efficiency' Initiative

In a recent announcement, President-elect Donald Trump named tech entrepreneur Elon Musk and conservative advocate Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new government body, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This agency, inspired by Trump's campaign promise to curb federal spending, is set to tackle......

Michel Barnier's New Role: France's Response to Political Turmoil

President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier as France's new Prime Minister, hoping the seasoned conservative can stabilize the nation’s turbulent political landscape. Barnier, a prominent figure in French and European politics, replaces Gabriel Attal, who served as the youngest Prime......