US President Donald Trump freezes US foreign assistance after taking office on January 20, stalling billions of dollars in food, health, and other programs
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A US judge on Friday said he would enter a “very limited” temporary order blocking the Trump administration’s changes to the agency, but the fate of its staff remained uncertain. She joined several agency personnel who spoke during an online briefing arranged by StandUpForAID, a group of current and former officials formed to raise awareness of the impacts of Trump’s cuts to the agency.US President Donald Trump froze US foreign assistance after taking office on January 20, stalling billions of dollars in food, health, and other programs. The spending freeze is supposed to last 90 days pending a review of efficiencies and consistency with Trump’s foreign policy.
She said that the terms of her husband’s employment called for them to be provided housing for 60 days on their return under an evacuation order or another form of rapid repatriation.Another pregnant USAID official placed on administrative leave on Friday told Reuters in an interview that she had to scramble to change her delivery location to ensure her State Department-arranged medical evacuation.
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