Tag: USAID

Is the USAID a beacon of global humanitarian aid or a cesspool of corruption masquerading as philanthropy? The U.S. DOJ dropped a bombshell that lends credence to the latter view, confirming allegations long championed by Elon Musk, the former head of DOGE. Four men, including former USAID contracting officer Roderick Watson, pleaded guilty to a decade-long bribery scheme involving over $550 million in taxpayer-funded contracts.

The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the controversial initiative led by Elon Musk under President Donald Trump's administration, has officially launched its website at DOGE.gov. This move marks a significant expansion of DOGE's digital footprint, which was previously limited to its presence on X. Since its inception on Jan 20, 2025, DOGE has been making waves in Washington.