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White House goes after more foreign aid cuts

By Gabrielle Emanuel
Published August 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM EDT

The White House is asking Congress to take back nearly $5 billion in appropriated foreign aid funds. The timing of the request makes it hard for Congress to weigh in before the end of the fiscal year.

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