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Canada Elects New Leader & DC Redesigns BLM Plaza | Afternoon Update | 3.10.25

Mar 10, 2025
Discover the political shake-up in Canada with Mark Carney taking the helm as prime minister. Learn about significant cuts to USAID and the recent maritime incident that led to a fuel leak. The podcast also dives into a sophisticated cyber attack on platform X. Finally, get insights on the redesign plans for Black Lives Matter Plaza amid rising tensions and geopolitical crises affecting global relations.
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  • The Trump administration's drastic cuts to USAID, eliminated over 80% of programs, have ignited legal and political controversies regarding foreign aid authority.
  • Mark Carney's election as Canada's new prime minister signals a pivotal shift against U.S. trade policies, emphasizing Canadian autonomy and potential economic retaliation.

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Historic Cuts to USAID Programs

The Trump administration has made significant cuts to USAID, eliminating over 80% of its programs, which amounts to more than 5,000 initiatives. This decision, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, signals a major shift away from the United States’ foreign aid strategy, with the remaining programs set to be transferred to the State Department. Critics, including Democratic lawmakers and aid organizations, claim the cuts are illegal, arguing that only Congress has the authority to determine funding allocations. Rubio justified the cuts by stating that many foreign aid programs have been deemed wasteful or counterproductive to U.S. interests, highlighting the influence of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency in this process.

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