An initiative by the United States to increase electricity supply in Africa has been dismantled by President Trump’s administration after over a decade of work, as reported by Bloomberg News. The majority of Power Africa’s programs have been terminated and its staff fired, according to Reuters.
In other news on Capitol Hill, Republicans narrowly passed a budget blueprint to advance Trump’s tax-cut and immigration agenda. The House approved the plan with a vote of 217-215, with minimal Democratic support. The proposed fiscal year 2025 budget includes $4.5tn in tax cuts along with increased spending for defense and border security, requiring $2tn in spending reductions over the next decade.
Elon Musk’s employees in the “department of government efficiency” resigned, refusing to dismantle critical public services as requested. Trump defended Musk from backlash within his administration, stating that Musk’s cost-cutting efforts have not produced the claimed savings. Trump also announced Musk would join his cabinet meeting, despite not being a member, to discuss Doge’s initiatives and identifying waste in government agencies.
Federal workers faced uncertainty following Musk’s ultimatum to justify their jobs. Despite some administration officials claiming the request was voluntary, Musk gave workers another chance to respond. Additionally, USAid workers were invited back to retrieve personal belongings as the administration continues efforts to shut down the agency.
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