Breaking news: Trump, defying Congress, moves to cut $4.9 billion in foreign aid

Breaking news: Trump, defying Congress, moves to cut $4.9 billion in foreign aid

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Aug. 29, 2025, 12:14 p.m. ET

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Defying Congress, Trump Moves to Cut $4.9 Billion in Foreign Aid

The White House has informed Congress it intends to cancel funds that lawmakers approved for foreign aid programs, invoking a little-known and legally untested maneuver to slash spending without their approval.

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