US Issues New Waiver for Humanitarian Aid

Rubio backtracks on near-total foreign aid freeze, issues humanitarian waiver
Secretary of State Marco Rubio backtracked on Trump’s near-total foreign aid freeze and approved potentially billions of dollars in “life-saving humanitarian assistance.” Many aid groups are still unsure what that means.
Trump's strict foreign funding freeze sparks panic among international aid groups
Internal communications reviewed by ABC News show that the Trump administration plans to strictly implement an executive order from the president mandating a 90-day freeze on almost all U.S. foreign aid amid a review, a measure that already has sparked widespread concern among humanitarian organizations.
US Issues New Waiver for Humanitarian Aid Amid Freeze
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a waiver on Tuesday for life-saving humanitarian assistance during a 90-day pause in foreign aid while Washington undertakes a review, according to a State Department memo seen by Reuters.
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.
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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.
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