A federal judge in Washington ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a funding freeze on U.S. aid and development programs worldwide. The freeze had caused USAID and State Department contractors to stop providing humanitarian aid, leading to layoffs and disruptions in aid delivery networks. Another judge extended an order halting the administration’s plans to reduce USAID staff globally. The judges questioned the government’s plans for employee safety and the impact on workers affected by the abrupt orders. Staffers described being stranded without homes or funding due to the freeze and the purge of top USAID officials.
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Destructive thunderstorms hit the Midwest as extreme heat dome puts 165 million in danger
A powerful series of storms has swept through the Midwest, causing significant damage, including downed trees and power lines, leaving over 170,000 customers without electricity across several states. Wind gusts exceeding 90 mph have been reported, with continued severe thunderstorms expected to bring damaging winds and flash flooding as they move eastward through the region. Want More Context? 🔎
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