Judge allows Donald Trump's administration to fire thousands of USAID staffers
Saturday, 22 February 2025 US district judge Carl Nichols has approved the Trump administration's plan to dismiss thousands of USAID employees globally, with limited exceptions. This move has sparked concerns over the safety of staff in high-risk areas, potential disruptions to vital programs, and inadequate emergency communication measures. Critics argue the administration aims to dismantle USAID entirely, despite a lack of supporting evidence.
The Trump administration is cutting 1,600 positions at USAID, placing most remaining staff on administrative leave. Fewer than 300 employees will stay to oversee select life-saving programs. The cuts follow a 90-day foreign aid freeze and scrutiny over alleged wasteful spending. A judge lifted a...
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According to reports, the decision to lay off these employees follows a series of legal challenges that President Donald Trump's administration faced when... DNA
The move comes after a federal judge on Friday allowed the administration to move forward with its plan to pull thousands of USAID staffers off the job in the... Zee News
The Trump administration has cut 2,000 positions at USAID and placed remaining staff on administrative leave after a federal court allowed the move. This... IndiaTimes
Saturday, 22 February 2025
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