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Thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development workers who have been fired or placed on leave as part of the Trump administration’s dismantling of the agency were being given a 15-minute window before the end of this week to clear out their workspaces. CBC | World News
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Trump administration puts thousands of workers on leave, cutting U.S. jobs at foreign aid agency
The Trump administration said Sunday that it was placing all but a fraction of staffers at the U.S. Agency for International Development on leave worldwide and eliminating at least 1,600 U.S.-based jobs. CBC | World News
Read More »Uncertainty, chaos for Canadian researchers as confusion reigns over Trump administration medical funding
Canadian scientists say the uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s pause on federal health spending there could stall research on new drugs, vaccines and treatments for cancer, dementia and more — including at labs in this country. CBC | World News
Read More »Trump administration ‘greenlights’ Mandelson as UK ambassador to US despite past tensions
Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer’s phone call appears to have smoothed over diplomatic tensions as the White House is reportedly “happy to proceed” with Lord Mandelson. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Trump administration fires Justice Dept. lawyers who brought criminal cases against him
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday fired more than a dozen Justice Department lawyers who brought two criminal cases against him, an official said, as the Republican moves swiftly to exert greater control over the department. CBC | World News
Read More »Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion employees be put on leave
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration moved Tuesday to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off. CBC | World News
Read More »Trump administration drops Biden-era guidance for immigration arrests in sensitive areas
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Tuesday announced that it had rolled back Biden-era guidance that limited federal immigration arrests near sensitive locations, including schools, hospitals and churches. CBC | World News
Read More »Canada-led proposal to end international fossil fuel financing dies with incoming Trump administration
A deal on ending public financing for foreign fossil fuel projects — which Canada co-led on the world stage — has died in the face of key holdout countries and the incoming administration of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump. CBC | World News
Read More »Jamieson Greer is Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. trade rep in coming administration
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump tapped attorney Jamieson Greer on Tuesday to serve as the U.S. Trade Representative, a pick that will play an important role in the Republican’s agenda to remake the international trading environment through tariffs. CBC | World News
Read More »13 pubs in England could be closing down as chain falls into administration – full list
A major pub chain has fallen into administration and up to 13 boozers are at risk of closing, with the administrators of four sites being called in. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
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