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Trump's Foreign Aid Freeze Disrupts Humanitarian Efforts and Democracy Support in Southeast Asia

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Trump's Foreign Aid Freeze Disrupts Humanitarian Efforts and Democracy Support in Southeast Asia

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US Foreign Aid Halt: Israel and Egypt Exempted

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    • Secretary of State ordered a halt to virtually all foreign aid
    • Exceptions made for military assistance to Israel and Egypt
    • Internal memo states, “No new funds shall be obligated”
    • Order affects development and military aid globally
    • Impact on Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia
    • Trump's 90-day pause legality has been questioned
    • Source warns, “Freezing these international investments” will drive partners away
    • Existing awards face stop-work orders affecting critical services
    • Vital health services in Ukraine halted, including emergency maternal care
    • Rubio issued waivers for emergency food assistance for Israel
    • Potential military financing for Ukraine, Georgia, and Lebanon
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Advocates Call for U.S. Foreign Aid Protection

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    • Foreign aid is crucial for U.S. foreign policy, reducing global poverty.
    • Early Trump administration paused foreign development assistance, risking humanitarian funding.
    • The U.S. allocates around 1% of its federal budget to foreign aid.
    • Advocates urged Secretary Rubio to prioritize foreign aid funding.
    • Foreign aid delivers significant benefits, saving lives and reducing instability.
    • The U.S. has a tradition of being a global leader in aid.
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Trump's Aid Freeze: Waste Claims and Humanitarian Concerns

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    • State Department clarifies Trump's order targets waste and fraud.
    • Emergency order could protect HIV program from funding freeze.
    • Rubio issued waiver for humanitarian aid, including medical services.
    • UN's AIDS program welcomed the waiver decision.
    • Over $1 billion in spending not aligned with America First agenda.
    • Trump cited $50 million sent to Gaza for condoms as waste.
    • Lawmakers express concern; Senator Kelly calls freeze a dramatic overreach.
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