All articles tagged with #washington influence
The US pledged $2bn in aid with conditions that could limit the UN's independence and influence its priorities, raising concerns about increased US control over humanitarian efforts and a shrinking, more politicized aid system.
Under Trump's second term, the traditional influence channels in Washington have shifted dramatically, with the President and his close aides exerting unprecedented direct control over policy decisions, sidelining Congress and agencies, and transforming the lobbying landscape to favor direct White House access and CEO involvement, disrupting longstanding norms and practices.