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Musk and Trump defend Doge cuts, say they plan to 'restore will of the people'


Published on 2025-02-19 10:40:39 - BBC
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  • Multiple groups including unions and state attorneys general have sued Doge and the wider Trump administration over their plans, and Democrats accuse them of tampering with funding approved by Congress that is outside the president's scope. The White House denies that the work has broken any laws.

The article from the BBC discusses the ongoing situation in Gaza, where the Israeli military has reported striking over 450 targets in the past 24 hours, including what they describe as Hamas command centers and anti-tank missile launch posts. Amidst this, there are reports of significant civilian impact, with at least 50 people killed in an airstrike on a house in the Jabalia refugee camp. The article also covers the broader context of the conflict, including the displacement of over 1.4 million people in Gaza, the dire humanitarian situation with shortages of food, water, and medical supplies, and the international reactions to the violence. Additionally, it mentions the evacuation of foreign nationals and the wounded from Gaza through the Rafah crossing into Egypt, facilitated by a deal involving the US, Egypt, Israel, and Hamas. The piece also touches on the political and diplomatic efforts to address the crisis, including calls for a ceasefire and the provision of humanitarian aid.

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