U.S. Freezes Foreign Aid Amid Review, Critics Warn of Humanitarian Consequences

The U.S. has paused nearly all foreign assistance after Trump's executive order, with significant potential impacts on global aid programs and humanitarian efforts.

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Rubio orders freeze of new funding for nearly all U.S. foreign aid programs

CBS News

Secretary of State Marco Rubio orders halt to almost all U.S. foreign aid

NBC News

US suspends new funds for aid programmes, excepting Israel and Egypt

Al Jazeera

US issues pause on foreign aid, leaked memo says

BBC News

U.S. puts virtually all foreign aid on 90-day hold, issues 'stop-work' order

NPR

US orders halt to virtually all foreign aid except for Israel and Egypt

The Guardian

Rubio Freezes Almost All Foreign Aid, Except for Israel, Egypt, and Humanitarian Food Programs

New York Sun

State Department freezes new funding for nearly all US aid programs worldwide

Associated Press

State Dept. Freezes Most New Foreign Aid Funding

Newsmax

Overview

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The U.S. State Department has halted most foreign aid following President Trump's executive order for a 90-day review. Exceptions were made for military funding to Israel and Egypt, along with emergency food aid. A leaked memo confirmed the freeze, indicating that programs could face significant disruptions, including potential furloughs for aid workers. Critics warn this measure could destabilize critical humanitarian efforts worldwide, echoing concerns raised by former officials about possible job losses and challenges to ongoing projects. Foreign Secretary Marco Rubio emphasized that spending must align with national interests, sparking debate on the future of U.S. aid.

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