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U.K. gives up its position as a leader on foreign aid, in echo of Trump

UK's foreign aid budget is set to be cut by 40%, diverting funds to defense in response to global conflicts.

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How Much the U.S. Spends on Foreign Aid, and Where It Goes

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Rubio says 83% of USAid programs terminated after six-week purge

The Trump administration eliminated 83% of USAID programs, marking a significant shift in US foreign aid policy.

fromIrish Independent

Poorest people will be devastated by Trump administration cuts to USAid funding, Irish workers warn

The US cuts to USAid funding will severely impact global health and development programs.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Trump's USAID freeze must serve as a wake-up call for Africa

The USAID funding freeze poses a significant threat to Africa's healthcare and social programs.

fromFast Company

Secretary of State Rubio says 83% of USAID programs are canceled

The Trump administration has significantly restructured foreign aid by dismantling USAID, transferring remaining programs under the State Department's control.

fromwww.dw.com

US 'officially cancelling 83%' of USAID programs, Rubio says DW 03/10/2025

Trump administration drastically cuts USAID programs, reducing foreign aid by 83% without congressional approval, reshaping foreign policy to align with 'America First' ideology.

China vows action over arbitrary' tariffs as Trump pauses measures against Canada and Mexico US politics live

Trump administration's funding freeze causes uncertainty for foreign aid projects, affecting personnel and partnerships.

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Rubio says 83% of USAid programs terminated after six-week purge

The Trump administration eliminated 83% of USAID programs, marking a significant shift in US foreign aid policy.

fromIrish Independent

Poorest people will be devastated by Trump administration cuts to USAid funding, Irish workers warn

The US cuts to USAid funding will severely impact global health and development programs.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Trump's USAID freeze must serve as a wake-up call for Africa

The USAID funding freeze poses a significant threat to Africa's healthcare and social programs.

fromFast Company

Secretary of State Rubio says 83% of USAID programs are canceled

The Trump administration has significantly restructured foreign aid by dismantling USAID, transferring remaining programs under the State Department's control.

fromwww.dw.com

US 'officially cancelling 83%' of USAID programs, Rubio says DW 03/10/2025

Trump administration drastically cuts USAID programs, reducing foreign aid by 83% without congressional approval, reshaping foreign policy to align with 'America First' ideology.

China vows action over arbitrary' tariffs as Trump pauses measures against Canada and Mexico US politics live

Trump administration's funding freeze causes uncertainty for foreign aid projects, affecting personnel and partnerships.

CNN's Elie Honig Calls Supreme Court Opinion Ordering Release of USAID Funds a Substantial Setback' for DOGE and Trump Admin

The Supreme Court rejected Trump's request to freeze $2 billion in foreign aid funds, mandating their distribution to American entities.

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Republican Targeted By Trump Says He's Getting Private Fist Bumps' from GOP, But Israel Still Has Tight Grip on Congress'

CNN's Elie Honig Calls Supreme Court Opinion Ordering Release of USAID Funds a Substantial Setback' for DOGE and Trump Admin

The Supreme Court rejected Trump's request to freeze $2 billion in foreign aid funds, mandating their distribution to American entities.

US politics

Republican Targeted By Trump Says He's Getting Private Fist Bumps' from GOP, But Israel Still Has Tight Grip on Congress'

House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid

House votes to cut $9.4 billion in spending, focusing on foreign aid and public broadcasting funding amidst political divide.

Congress takes the first step in making DOGE cuts permanent

Congress passed $9.4 billion in DOGE cuts, influencing public broadcasting and foreign aid amidst political tensions.

fromNew York Post

Exclusive | White House sends Congress plan to ax 'all' public broadcasting funds and codify DOGE aid cuts

The White House seeks to cut all public broadcasting funding and reduce foreign aid by $9.3 billion, citing alleged bias and waste.

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Rep. Pramila Jayapal says Trump recission request is 'bad on all accounts'

Rep. Jayapal criticizes Trump's proposal to cut billions from foreign aid and public broadcasting as damaging and detrimental to health and safety.

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Judge Orders U.S.A.I.D. and State Dept. to Pay Funds Unlawfully' Withheld

US politics

The clock's ticking on codifying DOGE cuts into law

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House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid

House votes to cut $9.4 billion in spending, focusing on foreign aid and public broadcasting funding amidst political divide.

Congress takes the first step in making DOGE cuts permanent

Congress passed $9.4 billion in DOGE cuts, influencing public broadcasting and foreign aid amidst political tensions.

fromNew York Post

Exclusive | White House sends Congress plan to ax 'all' public broadcasting funds and codify DOGE aid cuts

The White House seeks to cut all public broadcasting funding and reduce foreign aid by $9.3 billion, citing alleged bias and waste.

SF politics

Rep. Pramila Jayapal says Trump recission request is 'bad on all accounts'

Rep. Jayapal criticizes Trump's proposal to cut billions from foreign aid and public broadcasting as damaging and detrimental to health and safety.

US news

Judge Orders U.S.A.I.D. and State Dept. to Pay Funds Unlawfully' Withheld

US politics

The clock's ticking on codifying DOGE cuts into law

How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks

Unsecured pathogens in Africa and halted inspections increase global health risks, affecting U.S. safety. Funding cuts hinder critical disease outbreak prevention efforts.

Trump officials, aid groups can't agree on timing to restart global aid

The Trump administration and global health groups are at an impasse on restarting nearly $2 billion in foreign aid despite legal rulings mandating compliance.

Why Bill Gates is giving away his money faster

The Gates Foundation is committing over $200 billion to global health efforts, focusing on maternal and infant mortality, diseases, and poverty alleviation.

Coronavirus

The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?

Kaseya underscores the challenge of navigating aid cuts for African nations, urging adaptive strategies for survival after the U.S. termination of foreign assistance.

Coronavirus

Trump Is Ceding Ground to a Deadly Enemy

NYC parents

Marco Rubio said no one has died due to U.S. aid cuts. This mom disagrees

Coronavirus

How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks

Unsecured pathogens in Africa and halted inspections increase global health risks, affecting U.S. safety. Funding cuts hinder critical disease outbreak prevention efforts.

Trump officials, aid groups can't agree on timing to restart global aid

The Trump administration and global health groups are at an impasse on restarting nearly $2 billion in foreign aid despite legal rulings mandating compliance.

Why Bill Gates is giving away his money faster

The Gates Foundation is committing over $200 billion to global health efforts, focusing on maternal and infant mortality, diseases, and poverty alleviation.

Coronavirus

The head of Africa CDC thought news of a U.S. aid freeze must be 'a joke.' Now what?

Kaseya underscores the challenge of navigating aid cuts for African nations, urging adaptive strategies for survival after the U.S. termination of foreign assistance.

Coronavirus

Trump Is Ceding Ground to a Deadly Enemy

NYC parents

Marco Rubio said no one has died due to U.S. aid cuts. This mom disagrees

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Right-wing politics

US evangelical groups urge Trump to spare HIV/Aids program from aid cuts

Evangelical organizations urge Trump administration to protect PEPFAR funding to prevent resurgence of HIV/AIDS due to foreign aid cuts.

U.S. funding halted Africa's HIV crisis. Trump's cuts have forced a reckoning.

The withdrawal of U.S. foreign aid in Eswatini has left the country vulnerable and unprepared to handle its healthcare needs independently.

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Coronavirus

Congolese doctor Jean Kaseya: We face a significant risk of a pandemic originating in Africa'

Right-wing politics

US evangelical groups urge Trump to spare HIV/Aids program from aid cuts

Evangelical organizations urge Trump administration to protect PEPFAR funding to prevent resurgence of HIV/AIDS due to foreign aid cuts.

U.S. funding halted Africa's HIV crisis. Trump's cuts have forced a reckoning.

The withdrawal of U.S. foreign aid in Eswatini has left the country vulnerable and unprepared to handle its healthcare needs independently.

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Coronavirus

Congolese doctor Jean Kaseya: We face a significant risk of a pandemic originating in Africa'

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What to Know About the Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump's Foreign Aid Freeze

The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration must release frozen foreign aid, affecting thousands of contracts and humanitarian organizations worldwide.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Supreme Court reinstates order for Trump administration to un-freeze foreign aid

Supreme Court reinstates order to release nearly $2 billion in frozen foreign aid, affecting organizations reliant on these funds.

Supreme court rejects Trump request to continue freezing $2bn in foreign aid

The Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration's freeze on $2bn foreign aid, allowing previously approved funds to be released.

Law

The Supreme Court Foreign-Aid Ruling Is a Bad Sign for Trump

The Supreme Court ruling indicates potential setbacks for the Trump administration in managing foreign aid obligations.

fromeuronews

Supreme Court rejects Trump admin's push to $2bn in foreign aid frozen

Supreme Court affirms federal judge's order for $2 billion in foreign aid release despite Trump administration's objections.

Defunded Aid Programs Are Asked by Trump Administration to Prove Their Value, on a Scale of 1 to 5

The Trump administration's termination of foreign aid contracts has led to widespread program disruptions and staff layoffs among aid organizations.

What to Know About the Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump's Foreign Aid Freeze

The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration must release frozen foreign aid, affecting thousands of contracts and humanitarian organizations worldwide.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Supreme Court reinstates order for Trump administration to un-freeze foreign aid

Supreme Court reinstates order to release nearly $2 billion in frozen foreign aid, affecting organizations reliant on these funds.

Supreme court rejects Trump request to continue freezing $2bn in foreign aid

The Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration's freeze on $2bn foreign aid, allowing previously approved funds to be released.

Law

The Supreme Court Foreign-Aid Ruling Is a Bad Sign for Trump

The Supreme Court ruling indicates potential setbacks for the Trump administration in managing foreign aid obligations.

fromeuronews

Supreme Court rejects Trump admin's push to $2bn in foreign aid frozen

Supreme Court affirms federal judge's order for $2 billion in foreign aid release despite Trump administration's objections.

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Defunded Aid Programs Are Asked by Trump Administration to Prove Their Value, on a Scale of 1 to 5

The Trump administration's termination of foreign aid contracts has led to widespread program disruptions and staff layoffs among aid organizations.

fromwww.dw.com

4 weeks ago

Just good neighbors? What nations helping Syria really want DW 06/11/2025

The HTS group had long cultivated a close working relationship with Ankara because the rebels controlled Idlib, a province on the Turkish border in northern Syria.

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fromwww.independent.co.uk

Government efforts to cut foreign aid spent on asylum seekers stall

The Independent’s commitment to quality journalism is highlighted by their decision not to impose paywalls, ensuring that important news is accessible to all Americans.

UK politics

fromeuronews

'They will die': Foreign aid cuts hit women and girls the hardest

Foreign aid cuts are severely impacting women's rights organizations, risking lives and vital support for women and girls in crisis zones.

fromThe Verge

The State Department reportedly pressured African countries to adopt Elon Musk's Starlink

The implication was that they were connected, which raised concerns about the U.S.'s pressure tactics linked to foreign aid grants.

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UK news

Having risked my life in war zones for the BBC, I know this: cuts to the World Service will be disastrous | Martin Bell

US news

Trump Administration Ends Tracking of Kidnapped Ukrainian Children in Russia

Women in technology

Melinda French Gates says Elon Musk should 'actually see what's going on in the world' before making decisions on US foreign aid

UK news

Having risked my life in war zones for the BBC, I know this: cuts to the World Service will be disastrous | Martin Bell

The UK government cuts to foreign aid and the BBC World Service threaten the livelihoods of millions globally.

Trump Administration Ends Tracking of Kidnapped Ukrainian Children in Russia

The U.S. State Department has halted funding for tracking Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, risking their return and compromising data integrity.

Women in technology

Melinda French Gates says Elon Musk should 'actually see what's going on in the world' before making decisions on US foreign aid

Musk's drastic cuts to foreign aid programs have drawn criticism from Melinda French Gates, who urges him to understand global poverty issues before making decisions.

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U.S. Aid Cutbacks Hurt Efforts to Repatriate Former Islamic State Residents

President Trump's foreign aid cuts hinder efforts to repatriate Islamic State members and improve camp conditions.

Repatriating former ISIS members is crucial to prevent a resurgence of the group.

fromtime.com

Food for Peace Showed How Foreign Aid Can Benefit Both the U.S. and the World

President Trump and Elon Musk have crippled Food for Peace, a program that, since its inception under President Kennedy, has played a crucial role in alleviating global hunger.

US politics

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Pete Marocco, Who Helped Gut Foreign Aid for Trump, Leaves State Department

Pete Marocco's departure from the State Department reflects ongoing controversies around U.S. foreign aid policies.

His critics emphasize the negative impact of his leadership on global aid efforts.

'We can't predict the future or what will happen': Trump's slashing of US foreign aid hits heritage conservation

The recent termination of approximately 45% of all foreign aid grants by the US Department of State has placed significant strains on global humanitarian efforts.

US news

Trump's U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Hobble Earthquake Response in Myanmar

U.S. response to Myanmar earthquake lagged behind other countries, highlighting a significant slowdown in American foreign aid efforts.

Lebanon, Ravaged by Israel-Hezbollah War, Needs Changes to Unlock Aid

Things cannot continue as they are, he sighed. To fix how it's run, Lebanon needs money. But to attract money, it needs to fix how it's run.

SF politics

Opinion | Gutting U.S.A.I.D. Was a Disaster. Here Is How to Move Forward.

The dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. jeopardizes millions and reflects a need for reform in foreign aid.

Opinion | Trump's America Is a Nation of Chumps

Trump's rhetoric highlights a belief that Americans have been deceived by foreign aid and domestic policies.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Kremlin Says US Stopping Ukraine Aid is a Key Condition' of a Ceasefire

The Kremlin insists on ending foreign aid to Ukraine as a prerequisite for a ceasefire.

Opinion | Trump's America Is a Nation of Chumps

Trump's rhetoric highlights a belief that Americans have been deceived by foreign aid and domestic policies.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Kremlin Says US Stopping Ukraine Aid is a Key Condition' of a Ceasefire

The Kremlin insists on ending foreign aid to Ukraine as a prerequisite for a ceasefire.

How planned major U.S. foreign aid cuts expected to shake out abroad - and at home - Harvard Gazette

Cutting foreign aid will lead to increased deaths and lost opportunities in global partnerships for the U.S.

U.S. foreign aid cuts threaten to choke off information from Iran

Trump administration's foreign aid cuts undermine information flow and journalism in Iran during ongoing government crackdowns.