USAID, Brian Schatz and Donald Trump

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.
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 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 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
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.
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 ...
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Schatz named lead Democrat on appropriations subcommittee overseeing state department, USAID funding
On Wednesday, US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) was named Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State ...
How Outrage at Musk Is Helping Democrats Fight Back
A woman holds an anti-Elon Musk sign and an American flag in protest in front of the headquarters for United States Agency ...
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Video: ‘You Can Hate USAID & Still Hate What’s Happening To It’: Schatz Delivers Epic Speech Against Trump
You Can Hate USAID & Still Hate What’s Happening To It’: Schatz Delivers Epic Speech Against Trump In Senate floor remarks ...
Sen. Schatz: "Millions Will Die" If RFK Jr. Leads HHS, "He Has Flown Across The Planet To Cause Outbreaks"
Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) explained to CNN's Jake Tapper why he is opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS Secretary: "This is a person who has gone out of his way to cause disease. He's ...
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Senator Schatz slams Trump’s tariff proposal, warns of price hikes
Senator Brian Schatz criticizes President Trump's proposed tariffs, saying they will raise costs on everyday goods and harm working people while benefiting billionaires.