Politics
Budget Cuts Impact U.S. and Global Stability
The Trump administration's budget cuts have led to a weakened public health infrastructure, contributing to the current Ebola outbreak response challenges in the U.S., according to The Hill. Additionally, USAID’s shutdown has been linked to increased violence across Africa, as research from The Hill suggests.
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The Hill
New research suggests the shutdown of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) led to sharp increases in violence throughout Africa. African countries that received the most support from USAID experienced armed clashes, protests, and riots in the months following the agency’s dismantli
2026-06-03 16:56 UTC
The Hill
The Trump administration has dismantled public health infrastructure, leaving the U.S. vulnerable to the current Ebola outbreak, and Congress must act now to restore outbreak control capacities and save lives.
2026-06-03 17:00 UTC