No mention of USAID funding for 'voter turnout' in finance ministry report
Sunday, 23 February 2025 The finance ministry's annual report revealed that USAID funded seven projects worth USD 750 million in 2023-24, focusing on agriculture, water, renewable energy, and health. Meanwhile, a political controversy arose over allegations that USAID intended funds to enhance voter turnout ahead of the 2024 elections, which the government is investigating. Congress accused BJP of spreading fake news.
Elon Musk has stepped down from leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), handing the reins to conservative policy strategist Russell Vought. A key Trump ally, Vought is best known for shaping Project 2025 and pushing aggressive spending cuts and federal downsizing. He aims to revive Trump’s Schedule F and slash budgets at agencies like USAID and NPR. Musk, who reportedly wants to focus on Tesla and SpaceX, had worked closely with Vought during DOGE’s early days. Critics warn Vought's Christian nationalist leanings and military spending cuts may spark major backlash.
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