State Department freezes new funding for nearly all US aid programs worldwide
- The State Department has frozen nearly all foreign aid programs worldwide for 90 days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to realign spending with American interests.
- The order pauses new obligations and disbursements of foreign development assistance and will review programs to decide on their future.
- The directive allows waivers for emergency food assistance and military financing for Israel and Egypt, but does not mention other countries like Ukraine.
- Humanitarian officials express concern that the freeze could harm global needs, stating that the pause is incredibly disruptive.
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