Foreign Aid/Foreign Assistance

The Trump administration's decision to pause intelligence sharing with Kyiv may have significant national security ramifications - both for Ukraine and the United States.

An exploration of how bargains between Trump and Putin may play out in negotiations to end Russia's war, and the consequences for the vital interests of Ukraine.

The Trump administration's dismantling of USAID poses significant threats to security in the Middle East and North Africa.

Ending aid for democracy and human rights struggles inflicts long-term harm on American security and prosperity.

The Trump administration’s action undermines bipartisan efforts to support freedom fighters and enables corrupt autocrats.

As the administration crafts a plan to help Ukraine get Russia to the negotiating table, it must restore vital non-military assistance, too.

Dissolution of USAID or formal transfer of its functions provided by Congress would require legislation - the president may not unilaterally override a statute by executive order.  

Reviews of programs in new administrations don't require such damaging, destructive, and likely unconstitutional freezes.

The Trump administration's "stop work" order on U.S. foreign assistance may hurt its foreign policy goals and national security priorities.

President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio's 90-day halt endangers health, economic and other programs, leaving gaps for China to fill.

These elements are vital to ensuring that the agency's aid programs related to digital technology address drivers of violent conflict and fragility, and mitigate risks.

It is unlikely that Democratic messaging will emphasize the importance of aid to the same extent as Republican attacks will question it.