The Latest Breaking News from Foreign Aid

USAid pause affects projects such as veteran rehabilitation, independent media and humanitarian assistance

State Department upholds foreign aid freeze with waivers for humanitarian assistance, causing operational challenges for humanitarian organizations.

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This freeze will affect a wide range of initiatives, including domestic infrastructure projects, energy programs, diversity-related efforts, and foreign aid. However, Social Security and Medicare benefits are exempt from this pause, as are any forms of "assistance provided directly to individuals."

Experts say Trump administration’s order to halt foreign assistance will ‘cost many, many lives’.

The U.S. has paused foreign aid to align with 'America First' agenda, reviewing programs for effectiveness.

Comments follow an announcement from newly inaugurated US secretary of state Marco Rubio that he would pause foreign aid grants for 90 days

Military help is continuing even after new Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he’s pausing foreign aid for 90 days, says Ukrainian president

The order makes exceptions for emergency food programs and military aid to Israel and Egypt