The United States is leveraging its trade policy to promote the adoption of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet system in countries facing steep tariffs, with Lesotho emerging as the latest-and most prominent-example of this strategy. Starlink’s Global Push Tied to U.S. Trade Policy According to recently obtained State Department cables, U.S. embassies and diplomats have … Read more
In a significant reversal, the Trump administration has restored U.S. visas for international students, following a controversial decision to revoke them. The move comes after federal judges issued temporary orders to reinstate student records in government databases, addressing widespread concerns over the administration’s immigration policies. The initial revocation of visas sparked outrage among educational institutions, … Read more
Washington, April 24, 2025 — The U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a flagship foreign aid agency established by President George W. Bush to fight global poverty, is being dismantled as part of a broad government downsizing led by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. Agency Closure and Workforce Reductions … Read more