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02/16/2025: 28 Days, Policing the Internet, Timothée Chalamet

60 Minutes

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USAID Turmoil and Constitutional Concerns

This chapter examines the abrupt dismissal of over 8,000 USAID employees amid a government shutdown, highlighting issues of accountability and authority. It discusses the challenges faced by federal agencies, particularly in the context of accusations from a previous administration, while defending USAID's integrity. The chapter also delves into political fears surrounding governance, potential constitutional crises, and the alarming consolidation of power within the executive branch.

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