Africa knew Trump's 'America First' pledge meant it might be last. Then came the freeze on aid
Many Africans knew that Trump’s “America First” outlook meant their continent was likely to be last among his priorities
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How the World Is Reeling From Trump’s Aid Freeze
President Trump’s order to halt most foreign aid has intensified humanitarian crises and raised questions about the United States’ reliability as a global leader.The New York Times - 2d -
Judge formally blocks Trump’s federal aid freeze
A federal judge blocked President Trump’s federal aid freeze Friday, finding that Democratic state attorneys general who sued are likely to prevail in their claims that it is illegal. U.S. ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump's foreign aid freeze guts grassroots groups helping migrants in Latin America
A busy shelter for migrants in southern Mexico has been left without a doctorABC News - 3d -
Trump aid freeze disrupts global HIV/AIDS fight
A legacy bipartisan initiative to combat HIV and AIDS in Africa is collateral damage from President Trump’s directive to halt all U.S. foreign assistance, despite efforts to exempt humanitarian ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump's aid freeze frozen
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Biden-appointed judge holds up Trump aid freeze A federal judge blocked President ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump administration orders federal funding freeze on loans, grants and more aid
The freeze could have wide-ranging implications, with the White House noting that $3 trillion was spent in 2024 on federal assistance programs.CBS News - 6d -
Ukraine war briefing: Shock as Trump aid freeze hits Ukrainian causes
Veterans’ help and healthcare among NGOs whose USAid funding has been cut off; Hungary steps aside from blocking Russia sanctions. What we know on day 1,070 Continue reading...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump’s America First becomes America expands
President-elect Trump’s imperialist tendencies ahead of his second term are begging a question that dominated his first term: Should he be taken seriously, or literally? Trump during a Tuesday ...The Hill - Jan. 7
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