What 6 Americans Thought of Trump’s Speech
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What 6 Americans Thought of Trump’s Speech

For many reluctant Trump voters, there was a mixture of confidence, anxiety, hope and frustration — along with some anger directed at Congressional Democrats.
Trump Celebrates Disruption in Speech to Congress, and Avoids the Costs
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Trump Celebrates Disruption in Speech to Congress, and Avoids the Costs

The president’s speech to Congress covered tariffs, Ukraine and cuts to the federal work force but did little to address the perils that accompany the abrupt shifts he has engineered.
Cuts at USAID and Elsewhere Strains Global Journalism
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Cuts at USAID and Elsewhere Strains Global Journalism

Investigative journalists around the world relied on funding from the U.S. Now, those watchdogs are scrambling to survive a sudden cash crunch.
Benjamin Black Weighs Shift in U.S.A.I.D. Funding
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Benjamin Black Weighs Shift in U.S.A.I.D. Funding

Benjamin Black, a son of the private equity mogul Leon Black and likely head of the International Development Finance Corporation, wants a piece of U.S.A.I.D.’s funding to invest in “pro-market” projects overseas.