The Latest Breaking News from Foreign Aid

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. froze nearly all foreign aid under Secretary of State Marco Rubio's directive, sparing only Israel and Egypt, a decision that's sparked geopolitical and legal concerns.

The United States, the world's biggest donor, froze virtually all foreign aid on Friday, making exceptions only for emergency food, and military funding for Israel and Egypt.

Community kitchens and emergency response rooms are providing a lifeline in serving the 11.5m people displaced by civil war

Rep. Thomas Massie's analogy on foreign aid sparks debate on government spending and fiscal responsibility among Republicans.

The Biden administration pressures Sierra Leone to change abortion laws for foreign aid, sparking controversy and protests.

Elon Musk and DOGE leaders support ending foreign aid to enhance government efficiency and transparency.

U.S. taxpayer funding for drug war has led to human rights abuses and failed policies. Learn how foreign aid reinforces punitive drug control.