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The US stops funding the restoration of Ukraine's energy system: what's going on

The US stops funding the restoration of Ukraine's energy system: what's going on

February 28, 08:20 PM • 66954 views
The United States has stopped funding polio, HIV and malaria programs around the world: which programs have been closed

The United States has stopped funding polio, HIV and malaria programs around the world: which programs have been closed

February 28, 08:00 AM • 28963 views
Social network X spreads fake news allegedly from the New York Post to discredit Zelensky - CPJ

Social network X spreads fake news allegedly from the New York Post to discredit Zelensky - CPJ

February 27, 12:59 PM • 40075 views
Supreme Court justice allows U.S. to continue freezing foreign aid payments

Supreme Court justice allows U.S. to continue freezing foreign aid payments

February 27, 12:38 PM • 22979 views
Trump administration terminates over 90% of USAID foreign aid awards

Trump administration terminates over 90% of USAID foreign aid awards

February 27, 09:12 AM • 101247 views
US Government Accountability Office announces spending cuts with clear discrepancies - media

US Government Accountability Office announces spending cuts with clear discrepancies - media

February 26, 08:04 AM • 25566 views
French minister: EU alone can't plug USAID shutdown gap

French minister: EU alone can't plug USAID shutdown gap

February 26, 06:38 AM • 112337 views
USAID fires 2,000 employees and sends the rest on forced furlough - CNN

USAID fires 2,000 employees and sends the rest on forced furlough - CNN

February 24, 02:02 AM • 101660 views
Ukraine will never become a part of the EU against the will of Hungarians, and will be a “buffer zone” after the war - Orban's new statement

Ukraine will never become a part of the EU against the will of Hungarians, and will be a “buffer zone” after the war - Orban's new statement

February 22, 07:53 PM • 30594 views
USAID case: judge says Trump administration ignores decision to suspend foreign aid freeze

USAID case: judge says Trump administration ignores decision to suspend foreign aid freeze

February 21, 07:19 AM • 30846 views
76% of Ukrainians spent more over the past year - survey

76% of Ukrainians spent more over the past year - survey

February 20, 11:00 AM • 24982 views
Expert: Shabunin and Nikolov embezzled $1.5 million in a year, but turned to Ukrainians for money

Expert: Shabunin and Nikolov embezzled $1.5 million in a year, but turned to Ukrainians for money

February 19, 08:29 AM • 66722 views
“We must immediately restore order.” Trump orders firing of all Biden-era prosecutors

“We must immediately restore order.” Trump orders firing of all Biden-era prosecutors

February 19, 07:16 AM • 31492 views
Ukraine loses sappers due to suspension of funding by the US State Department - ASU

Ukraine loses sappers due to suspension of funding by the US State Department - ASU
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February 14, 11:00 AM • 143583 views
Court orders Trump administration to restore foreign aid funding

Court orders Trump administration to restore foreign aid funding

February 14, 07:51 AM • 30093 views
About 75,000 federal employees have accepted the White House's offer of “deferred retirement”

About 75,000 federal employees have accepted the White House's offer of “deferred retirement”

February 13, 09:56 AM • 28316 views
Federal court overturns ban on firing of 2 million US employees

Federal court overturns ban on firing of 2 million US employees

February 13, 08:55 AM • 30514 views
50 countries affected by suspension of USAID funding - WHO

50 countries affected by suspension of USAID funding - WHO

February 13, 08:42 AM • 110522 views
Survey: Ukrainians' attitude to the suspension of USAID project funding

Survey: Ukrainians' attitude to the suspension of USAID project funding

February 12, 11:38 AM • 101342 views
Trump is preparing an executive order to extend federal workforce cuts

Trump is preparing an executive order to extend federal workforce cuts

February 11, 09:13 PM • 29175 views
Rubio explained what should precede full-fledged negotiations

Rubio explained what should precede full-fledged negotiations

U. S. Secretary of State Rubio stated that in order to start a dialogue with the Russian Federation, it is necessary to cease hostilities. He emphasized the importance of flexibility and patience in the negotiations.

War • March 12, 03:34 PM • 28134 views
USAID cancels a $75 million grant for the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine

USAID cancels a $75 million grant for the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine

USAID is terminating a grant agreement with the Energy Support Fund of Ukraine for $75 million. This will reduce funding for the purchase of equipment for the energy sector.

Economy • March 12, 02:40 PM • 71545 views
USAID employees were ordered to burn classified agency documents - media

USAID employees were ordered to burn classified agency documents - media

USAID employees were ordered to destroy classified documents stored at headquarters. This happened after the cancellation of 83% of programs, which led to lawsuits and requests from the Senate.

Politics • March 12, 01:47 AM • 25051 views
The USA halts funding for UN project in Ukraine - OHCHR

The USA halts funding for UN project in Ukraine - OHCHR

The USA announced the cessation of funding for five projects of the UN Human Rights Office, including in Ukraine. Programs will be reduced or closed as part of a comprehensive review of foreign aid spending.

Politics • March 11, 12:37 PM • 25283 views
"Victories do not stop": The White House has published 50 achievements of Trump in the first 50 days of his presidency

"Victories do not stop": The White House has published 50 achievements of Trump in the first 50 days of his presidency

The Trump administration has released a list of 50 achievements of the president in the first 50 days of his second term. Among them are the fight against illegal immigration, bringing manufacturing back to the USA, and "peace negotiations" between Ukraine and Russia.

News of the World • March 11, 03:20 AM • 26245 views
US cancels 83% of USAID programs - Rubio

US cancels 83% of USAID programs - Rubio

The U. S. Secretary of State announced the closure of most USAID programs after a six-week analysis. The reason was the misuse of billions of dollars that did not align with U.S. interests.

News of the World • March 10, 09:12 AM • 109492 views
Trump canceled grants of $400 million for Columbia University

Trump canceled grants of $400 million for Columbia University

The Trump administration halted funding for Columbia University due to student protests regarding Israel and Gaza. The university established a disciplinary committee and promised to cooperate with the government to restore the funds.

News of the World • March 7, 08:34 PM • 24554 views
Secretary of State Rubio and Transportation Secretary Duffy had a quarrel with Musk in the presence of Trump - NYT

Secretary of State Rubio and Transportation Secretary Duffy had a quarrel with Musk in the presence of Trump - NYT

During a meeting of the US Cabinet, Elon Musk clashed with Marco Rubio and Sean Duffy over staff layoffs. Trump intervened in the dispute, siding with Secretary of State Rubio.

News of the World • March 7, 08:05 PM • 23151 views
The court ordered the Trump administration to pay debts to USAID partners by Monday

The court ordered the Trump administration to pay debts to USAID partners by Monday

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to pay debts to USAID partners by March 10. The amount owed to non-profit organizations is estimated at 2 billion dollars.

News of the World • March 7, 07:34 AM • 17956 views
Trump administration threatened criminal cases against USAID employees or grant recipients - The Hill

Trump administration threatened criminal cases against USAID employees or grant recipients - The Hill

The acting deputy administrator of USAID reported the possibility of referring criminal cases to the U. S. Department of Justice. This concerns allegations of the misuse of foreign aid.

News of the World • March 6, 06:57 AM • 26560 views
The US stops funding the restoration of Ukraine's energy system: what's going on

The US stops funding the restoration of Ukraine's energy system: what's going on

The U. S. State Department halts USAID investments in rebuilding Ukraine's energy system after Russian attacks. The agency also reduces its presence in Ukraine from 64 to 8 employees.

Economy • February 28, 08:20 PM • 66954 views
The United States has stopped funding polio, HIV and malaria programs around the world: which programs have been closed

The United States has stopped funding polio, HIV and malaria programs around the world: which programs have been closed

The Trump administration is cutting off funding for 5,800 USAID projects, including vaccination and treatment programs. The withdrawal of support will affect millions of people in developing countries and threatens to increase mortality.

Health • February 28, 08:00 AM • 28963 views
Social network X spreads fake news allegedly from the New York Post to discredit Zelensky - CPJ

Social network X spreads fake news allegedly from the New York Post to discredit Zelensky - CPJ

A fake video on behalf of the New York Post about USAID's payment of $4 million to Time magazine is circulated on social network X. The Center for Countering Disinformation denies information about bribery for Zelenskyy's recognition as “Person of the Year.

Society • February 27, 12:59 PM • 40075 views
Supreme Court justice allows U.S. to continue freezing foreign aid payments

Supreme Court justice allows U.S. to continue freezing foreign aid payments

The chief justice of the U. S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a $1.5 billion payment to USAID for work already done. The decision upheld Trump's directive to cut U.S. spending abroad.

Politics • February 27, 12:38 PM • 22979 views
Trump administration terminates over 90% of USAID foreign aid awards

Trump administration terminates over 90% of USAID foreign aid awards

The US administration has terminated nearly 5,800 USAID grants, keeping only 500 worth $57 billion. Secretary Rubio has made a decision on each grant, but the plaintiffs are challenging the possibility of such a quick review.

Politics • February 27, 09:12 AM • 101247 views
US Government Accountability Office announces spending cuts with clear discrepancies - media

US Government Accountability Office announces spending cuts with clear discrepancies - media

The U. S. Government Performance and Results Administration changed the savings data from $16.6 billion to $9.6 billion due to errors. Initial reports found cases of double and triple counting of contracts.

News of the World • February 26, 08:04 AM • 25566 views
French minister: EU alone can't plug USAID shutdown gap

French minister: EU alone can't plug USAID shutdown gap

The European Union does not have enough money to compensate for the suspension of USAID on its own. About 55.8 billion euros of American aid could disappear, which would especially affect Ukraine and Eastern Europe.

Politics • February 26, 06:38 AM • 112337 views
USAID fires 2,000 employees and sends the rest on forced furlough - CNN

USAID fires 2,000 employees and sends the rest on forced furlough - CNN

The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is laying off about 2,000 employees in the United States starting next week. Most other employees will be placed on administrative leave, except for critical personnel.

Society • February 24, 02:02 AM • 101660 views
Ukraine will never become a part of the EU against the will of Hungarians, and will be a “buffer zone” after the war - Orban's new statement

Ukraine will never become a part of the EU against the will of Hungarians, and will be a “buffer zone” after the war - Orban's new statement

Viktor Orban said that Ukraine's accession to the EU depends on Hungary's will and could harm the Hungarian economy. He also threatens to eliminate USAID-funded organizations.

Politics • February 22, 07:53 PM • 30594 views
USAID case: judge says Trump administration ignores decision to suspend foreign aid freeze

USAID case: judge says Trump administration ignores decision to suspend foreign aid freeze

A federal judge says the Trump administration continues to withhold foreign aid in defiance of a court order. USAID and the State Department are not resuming payments under $60 billion worth of programs.

Politics • February 21, 07:19 AM • 30846 views
76% of Ukrainians spent more over the past year - survey

76% of Ukrainians spent more over the past year - survey

76% of Ukrainians reported an increase in spending over the past year, according to a survey by Rakuten Viber. The study also showed that the same number of respondents plan their spending, with 49% of them planning only significant and regular spending.

Economy • February 20, 11:00 AM • 24982 views
Expert: Shabunin and Nikolov embezzled $1.5 million in a year, but turned to Ukrainians for money

Expert: Shabunin and Nikolov embezzled $1.5 million in a year, but turned to Ukrainians for money

Expert Posternak criticized the activities of anti-corruption bodies and their use of grant funds.

Politics • February 19, 08:29 AM • 66722 views
“We must immediately restore order.” Trump orders firing of all Biden-era prosecutors

“We must immediately restore order.” Trump orders firing of all Biden-era prosecutors

Donald Trump has instructed the US Department of Justice to fire all prosecutors from Biden's presidency. According to him, the department has become too politicized and was used as a weapon against him.

News of the World • February 19, 07:16 AM • 31492 views
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Ukraine loses sappers due to suspension of funding by the US State Department - ASU

Ukraine loses sappers due to suspension of funding by the US State Department - ASU

The suspension of funding by the U. S. State Department led to the loss of a significant number of deminers in Ukraine. This funding accounted for almost 50% of the budget of all humanitarian demining programs in the country.

War • February 14, 11:00 AM • 143583 views
Court orders Trump administration to restore foreign aid funding

Court orders Trump administration to restore foreign aid funding

District of Columbia Judge Amir Ali has ruled to temporarily lift the freeze on US foreign aid funding. This is the second court defeat of the White House's attempts to eliminate USAID, which has existed for 60 years.

Politics • February 14, 07:51 AM • 30093 views
About 75,000 federal employees have accepted the White House's offer of “deferred retirement”

About 75,000 federal employees have accepted the White House's offer of “deferred retirement”

The White House offered federal employees to resign with pay until September. About 75,000 people (less than 5% of the total) accepted the offer.

News of the World • February 13, 09:56 AM • 28316 views
Federal court overturns ban on firing of 2 million US employees

Federal court overturns ban on firing of 2 million US employees

A U. S. federal judge has lifted a restraining order against the “deferred retirement” of government employees under Trump's plan. The decision creates uncertainty for employees, who now need to decide whether to keep their positions without security.

News of the World • February 13, 08:55 AM • 30514 views
50 countries affected by suspension of USAID funding - WHO

50 countries affected by suspension of USAID funding - WHO

WHO reports the suspension of HIV and other disease treatment in 50 countries due to the suspension of USAID funding. Trump has suspended the work of the agency, which spends $40 billion annually on humanitarian aid.

Health • February 13, 08:42 AM • 110522 views
Survey: Ukrainians' attitude to the suspension of USAID project funding

Survey: Ukrainians' attitude to the suspension of USAID project funding

69% of Ukrainians believe that the suspension of USAID funding will have negative consequences for the country. At the same time, 59% see this as an element of justice due to the ineffectiveness of some projects.

Society • February 12, 11:38 AM • 101342 views
Trump is preparing an executive order to extend federal workforce cuts

Trump is preparing an executive order to extend federal workforce cuts

Donald Trump is planning to sign an executive order to significantly reduce the federal workforce and restrict hiring. Agencies will be able to hire only one employee for every four people laid off, except for law enforcement agencies.

News of the World • February 11, 09:13 PM • 29175 views