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Trump Pauses 90 Days of U.S. Foreign Aid

1/19/2026

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On January 20, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing U.S. foreign aid for 90 days.
Over 80% of U.S. overseas aid was terminated.
Humanitarian assistance dropped by more than 75% compared with 2024.
The United States pledged only $2 billion in United Nations humanitarian aid.
A Congressional proposal for $50 billion in foreign aid offers hope, though its approval remains uncertain.

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Story summary

On January 20, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing U.S. foreign aid for 90 days.
Over 80% of U.S. overseas aid was terminated.
Humanitarian assistance dropped by more than 75% compared with 2024.
The United States pledged only $2 billion in United Nations humanitarian aid.
A Congressional proposal for $50 billion in foreign aid offers hope, though its approval remains uncertain.