Truthout
foreign aid
Trump Cuts Off South Africa Aid in Push to Further Interests of White Landowners
White South Africans make up about 7 percent of the population but own more than 70 percent of the farmland.
Trump and Musk Threaten Shutdown of USAID in What Observers Call “Textbook Coup”
USAID officials were forced out after refusing to give Musk agents access to internal systems and classified material.
Trump State Dept. Reportedly Halts All Foreign Aid — Except to Israel and Egypt
“State just totally went nuclear on foreign assistance,” said one official.
The Trump Administration Gutted the Staff Overseeing $1 Billion in Aid to Iraq
A new report warns that USAID may not be able to effectively oversee $1.16 billion in foreign aid to Iraq.
Mike Pence’s Office Meddled in Foreign Aid to Reroute Money to Christian Groups
Officials at USAID warned that favoring Christian groups in Iraq could inflame religious tension.
Much “Foreign Aid” Is Taxpayer-Funded Plundering of the Global South
Foreign aid is largely being used to protect and enrich U.S. businesses, exploiting host countries’ resources.
Trump Tried — and Failed — to Slash and Burn Foreign Aid Programs
For now, Congress has prevailed, but foreign aid spending remains firmly in Trump's crosshairs.
Trump’s Global Gag Order: Five Questions Answered
Five questions about Trump's global gag order answered.
Will Trump’s Global Attack on Family Planning Cause Side Effects?
Trump is leading an assault on family planning around the world.
US Foreign Aid, Explained
Three common myths about US foreign aid debunked.