USAID, Brian Schatz and Donald Trump

Sen. Schatz calls for ‘Blanket Hold’ on Trump admin nominees amid USAID protests
Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz is taking a stance in part of the democratic fight against the shutdown of the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz puts a hold on Trump's State Department nominees
The move comes after Elon Musk said he and Trump would shut down the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Democratic Senator Says He Will Stall Trump Nominees Until USAID Is Back
The move would require Senate Majority Leader John Thune to use precious floor time to advance the president’s nominees through the confirmation process.
Who Is Brian Schatz And Why He Is Blocking All Of Trump's Nominations
US Senator Brian Schatz has said he would place a blanket hold on the confirmation vote for President Donald Trump's nominees for the State Department. His moves come after the Trump administration and Elon Musk-led DOGE aim to eliminate USAID.
Democratic senator to block Trump nominees over US aid agency shutdown
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz said on Monday he would block Senate votes on President Donald Trump's nominees for diplomatic positions in protest over moves to close the U.S. Agency for International Development and fold it into the State Department.
Democratic senator places 'blanket hold' on Trump State Department nominees over USAID scuffle
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, who leads the Trump administration's DOGE, said he and Trump are going to shut down the agency, as part of the department's efforts to end wasteful spending.
Democratic Senator Puts Blanket Hold On Trump Nominees At State Department Over USAID Shutdown
"Dismantling USAID is illegal and makes us less safe," said Brian Schatz. He added that any such decision has to be done through a law
Senate Dems Plot Payback for Trump’s USAID Shake-Up
Senate Democrats are plotting to retaliate against the Trump administration after attempts to restructure or possibly close the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which provides foreign aid and supports democracy around the globe.
Democrat places blanket hold on Trump’s State Department picks over targeting of USAID
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, announced Monday he will place a blanket ...
Senate Republicans insist Elon Musk isn't in charge after whirlwind actions
Senate Republicans defended the Trump administration’s sweeping revamp of the U.S. Agency for International Development led ...
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Senate Standoff: Brian Schatz vs. USAID Closure
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz plans to block Senate votes on Trump's diplomatic nominees over moves to close USAID. Trump aims to cut federal spending by integrating USAID into the State Department.
Trump and Musk move to dismantle USAID, igniting battle with Democratic lawmakers
The Trump administration and billionaire ally Elon Musk have moved to shutter an agency that provides crucial aid to fund education and fight starvation overseas, sparking a showdown with congressiona ...