Samantha Power

Trump cranks up distraction machine but focus refuses to budge from Epstein
The president is a master of ‘look over there’ – but not when his supporters’ core beliefs about the ‘deep state’ are in play
The Guardian - US 7 min read
Capitol Lens | Power aid - Roll Call
Former USAID Administrator Samantha Power greets and comforts recently fired employees on Thursday outside of the agency’s now-closed office.
Roll Call 1 min read
Government workers sue Trump and Rubio over ‘catastrophic’ USAid cuts
Lawsuit seeks order blocking ‘unconstitutional and illegal actions’ that have created ‘global humanitarian crisis’
The Guardian - US 5 min read
Global aid in chaos as Trump proposes to slash funds and dismantle USAID
Three weeks into Donald Trump’s second presidency of the United States, the global aid sector is in disarray as Washington reviews its foreign aid policy to ensure it aligns with the America First agenda. Funds have been frozen or slashed while the USAID agency is being dismantled.
Radio France Internationale 11 min read
Ukraine war briefing: Shock as Trump aid freeze hits Ukrainian causes
Veterans’ help and healthcare among NGOs whose USAid funding has been cut off; Hungary steps aside from blocking Russia sanctions. What we know on day 1,070
The Guardian - AU 6 min read
US officials attend Gaza aid meetings on site of Israeli prison accused of ‘horrific’ torture
Revealed: USAid officials meet Israeli counterparts at Sde Teiman base, where detainees say abuse runs rampant
The Guardian - US 7 min read
US military pier for carrying aid to Gaza will be dismantled after weather and security problems
The U.S. military-built pier to carry humanitarian aid to Gaza will be dismantled and brought home, ending a mission fraught with weather and security problems
The Independent UK 7 min read
Head of US aid agency says Israel has pledged to improve safety for humanitarian workers in Gaza
The head of the U.S. agency overseeing American humanitarian assistance worldwide says Israel has agreed to use an improved system across the Gaza Strip to ensure humanitarian workers and aid can more safely move around
The Independent UK 5 min read
The Latest | Israel urges all Palestinians to leave Gaza's largest city
Israel is urging all Palestinians to leave Gaza’s largest city as bombardment appears to escalate throughout the besieged territory
The Independent UK 4 min read
‘We need the world to wake up’: Sudan facing world’s deadliest famine in 40 years
Millions face disaster as Sudanese army and RSF accused of using food access as a weapon in on-going war
The Guardian - UK 5 min read