The Trump administration is considering a plan to cut nearly 50% of the State Department’s funding for the next fiscal year, as outlined in an internal memo. Proposed cuts include eliminating nearly all funding for international organizations, humanitarian assistance, and educational programs, while maintaining only minimal health program funding. Congressional leaders, particularly Democrats, have expressed significant concerns, warning that such reductions could undermine U.S. global standing and security amid rising international tensions, especially with Russia and China.
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