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USAID faces an unprecedented crisis involving leadership turmoil, a suspected security breach by DOGE, and severe downsizing amid shifting U.S. foreign policy priorities. Allegations of surveillance, institutional overhauls, and Elon Musk’s vocal criticism deepen uncertainty, leaving the agency’s future—and America’s global humanitarian role—hanging in the balance.

China controls nearly two-thirds of global shipbuilding, sparking U.S. economic and national security concerns. A USTR report highlights the decline of American shipbuilding capacity, urging action to rebuild the industry. With livelihoods and supply chains at risk, policymakers must confront China’s dominance to ensure equitable competition and bolster U.S. resilience.

Can ZTE bounce back? China tech-firm ZTE saw its stock rise 25% on Thursday following a government announcement that the…