President of Refugees International reacts to Trump foreign aid pause

Ukraine reels from ‘worst-case scenario’ suspension of US foreign aid

USAid pause affects projects such as veteran rehabilitation, independent media and humanitarian assistance. Ukraine is reeling from the shock decision by the Trump administration to pause all US ...

The Guardian - 11h

U.S. Halt to Foreign Aid Cripples Programs Worldwide

Many of the frozen programs are aimed at alleviating disease and malnutrition, but even security programs with U.S. funding are shutting down.

The New York Times - 1d

Many Ukrainian Aid Groups Stop Work After Trump’s Halt on Foreign Assistance

The Trump administration’s orders have sent a chill through humanitarian organizations in Ukraine, which depend heavily on such assistance.

The New York Times - 1d

Rubio exempting 'life-saving humanitarian assistance’ from foreign aid restrictions

Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a waiver on Tuesday exempting “life-saving humanitarian assistance” from President Trump’s executive order pausing nearly all foreign aid during a period of ...

The Hill - 9h

Eye Opener: Judge pauses President Trump's federal funding freeze

A judge pauses President Trump's funding freeze as the White House offers payouts to millions of federal workers. Also, Caroline Kennedy releases a rebuke of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is nominated ...

CBS News - 15h

Foreign aid freeze leads to USAID staff suspensions, contractor terminations

Approximately 60 senior staff within USAID have been suspended, leaving the agency without clear leadership, five sources familiar with the internal action told CBS News.

CBS News - 1d

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 - 1d

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to pause federal aid spending

A federal district judge on Tuesday issued a one-week administrative stay in a case challenging the Trump administration’s plan to freeze federal aid. The Trump administration says its plan to ...

NBC News - 1d

GOP Rep. Bacon says foreign aid freeze 'needs to be temporary'

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) said on Tuesday that he hopes President Trump’s pause on foreign aid is temporary. In an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Bacon stressed the importance of U.S. ...

The Hill - 1d

Chicago officials react to Trump's mass deportation raids

Federal officials detained more than 100 immigrants with apparent criminal convictions in Chicago, city officials say. CBS News' Ian Lee has more on what's known about the raids.

CBS News - 1d

Lawmakers react to Trump ordering federal funding freeze

President Trump's memo calling for a freeze on federal funding for all public loans, grants and other aid is getting sharp criticism from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.

CBS News - 1d

Trump's memo pausing federal aid is causing panic, Schumer says

President Trump's memo calling for a spending freeze on federal assistance is causing concerns among lawmakers. Entities that count on the aid are also alarmed. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.

CBS News - 1d

Trump’s strict foreign funding freeze sparks panic among international aid groups

Nearly 60 senior USAID employees were placed on leave.

ABC News - 1d

Trump administration pauses all federal grants and loans

The Trump administration has paused all federal grants and loans and while it will not pause Social Security or Medicare benefits, there is a temporary hold on all programs related to DEI, the ...

CBS News - 1d

Funding for AIDS relief program to stop after foreign aid pause

The President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, provides billions in funding to organizations to combat HIV.

CBS News - 3d

U.S. Halt to Foreign Aid Does Not Apply to Arms to Israel and Egypt

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s orders could force many groups working on global aid to stop their programs. And the White House has approved sending more 2,000-pound bombs to Israel.

The New York Times - 4d

US officials push to exempt Ukraine from Rubio’s foreign aid freeze

Support for schools, hospitals and economic development in Ukraine at risk from Trump administration’s order

Financial Times - 4d

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

The secretary of state's order made exceptions for military aid to Israel and Egypt.

CBS News - 5d

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

The directive follows President Donald Trump’s executive order Monday pausing new obligations and disbursements of foreign aid pending review.

NBC News - 5d

US orders immediate pause to foreign aid, leaked memo says

The State Department notice appears to affect everything from development assistance to military aid.

BBC News - 5d

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

Internal memo to US state department staff explicitly makes exceptions for military assistance to Israel and Egypt. The secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has ordered a halt to virtually all US ...

The Guardian - 5d

Marco Rubio demands immediate halt to virtually all US foreign aid

Secretary of state freezes contracts around the world, fulfilling executive order from Donald Trump

Financial Times - 5d

Trump reacts to Republicans who won't vote for Hegseth

President Trump is reacting to news of Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voting against Pete Hegseth, his pick to run the Department of Defense. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.

CBS News - 5d

Afghan refugees urge Pakistan to ease visa regime after Trump pauses US resettlement programs

Afghan refugees are appealing to Pakistan’s premier to ease a visa regime on humanitarian grounds after President Donald Trump paused the U.S. refugee programs, panicking thousands of Afghans who ...

ABC News - 5d

Trump’s health department cancels meetings and pauses communications

Health and Human Services is expected to be overhauled as Robert F Kennedy Jr waits to take department’s reins. US politics live – latest updates . Trump administration appointees are ...

The Guardian - 6d

Rubio Oversees Halt to Foreign Aid and Meets With Asian Diplomats on Day 1

Marco Rubio told State Department employees that changes under President Trump “are not meant to be destructive, they’re not meant to be punitive.”

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Refugee flights to US canceled after Trump order

The State Department has suspended flights bringing previously approved refugees to the United States, cutting off access to protection in advance of the timeline set by President Trump in a new ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

How has China reacted to the new Trump administration?

President Trump said he would increase tariffs on Chinese goods during his campaign. But on Monday, he did not say when he would impose those tariffs and told reporters he received an invite to ...

CBS News - Jan. 21

Lawmakers react to Trump's executive orders

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are responding to President Trump's executive orders signed on Day 1 of his second term in the White House. The actions include measures on immigration and birthright ...

CBS News - Jan. 21

King Charles III and other international leaders react to Trump inauguration

International figures across the globe are sharing their reactions to Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday.

ABC News - Jan. 21

Trump signs executive order pausing foreign assistance for 3 months

President Trump on Monday signed an executive order suspending any new U.S. foreign development assistance for three months, and directed a review of foreign assistance programs to ensure they line ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

What are Trump's foreign policy priorities?

President Trump will soon have to deal with the country's role in several major foreign conflicts and rocky relationships with several countries across the world. CBS News' Margaret Brennan breaks ...

CBS News - Jan. 20

Democrat, Republican react to Trump's inauguration address

Two voters and friends who have spoken to CBS News in the past about their political differences break down their reactions to President Trump's inauguration address. CBS News' Gayle King spoke to ...

CBS News - Jan. 20

German foreign minister Baerbock attacks Scholz over Ukraine aid

Support for Kyiv becomes key issue in February 23 election after chancellor blocks €3bn of extra funding

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Trump allies reacting to Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing

President-elect Donald Trump's allies are reacting favorably to Pete Hegseth's performance during his Senate confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense Cabinet role. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

Gazans React to Trump’s Comments About Hostages

President-elect Donald J. Trump said “all hell will break out in the Middle East” if hostages captured in the Hamas-led attacks were not freed before he takes office.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Trump, White House react to Justin Trudeau's resignation

The development comes a month after Canada's deputy prime minister, Chrystia Freeland, resigned suddenly from Trudeau's cabinet.

ABC News - Jan. 6

Slovakia threatens to cut aid to Ukrainian refugees after Kyiv shuts off Russian gas pipeline

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

Trump reacts to deadly New Orleans truck attack

President-elect Donald Trump has put out a social media post about the truck attack that killed at least 10 people early on New Year's Day in New Orleans. CBS News senior White House and political ...

CBS News - Jan. 1

President of Refugees International reacts to Trump foreign aid pause

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