A senior official at U.S. Agency for International Development instructed employees to clear classified safes and personnel files through shredding or burning, as the agency faces dismantlement by the Trump administration. The destruction of documents, possibly relevant to ongoing court cases, has raised concerns about compliance with federal records preservation laws. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has overseen the firing of thousands of employees, cancellation of contracts, and relocation of the agency to the State Department, with unclear implications for remaining staff and contracts.
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Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria call on Libyan parties to cease escalation, hold simultaneous elections – Middle East Monitor
Summary Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria called for an immediate end to the escalation in Libya and urged for simultaneous parliamentary and presidential elections during a trilateral meeting in Cairo. The foreign ministers emphasized the need for restraint among Libyan parties amid renewed clashes in Tripoli, highlighting the importance of advancing Libya’s political process and unifying institutions. This meeting aims to reactivate a previously suspended tripartite coordination mechanism to support peace and stability in Libya, with...
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