US AID

May 28 2025POLITICS

The Unseen Impact of Aid Cuts

The U. S. aid cuts have had a significant impact on global health programs. The impact of these cuts is far-reaching and has real consequences for people around the world. In Nigeria, a mother named Mariam Mohammed experienced this firsthand. She lost her younger son, Babagana, due to the disruptions caused by these aid cuts. Babagana had sickle cell disease and n...

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May 11 2025POLITICS

Israel's New Plan to Help Gaza Without Empowering Hamas

Israel is backing a new plan to send aid to Gaza. This plan aims to help the people of Gaza without giving power to Hamas. The plan is led by the United States. It involves using a private fund to send aid directly to the people. This way, Hamas cannot use the aid for their own purposes. Israel's defense forces will still play a role. They will secure the area but no...

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May 09 2025POLITICS

Gaza Aid: New Plan Sparks Debate

The US has rolled out a new strategy to deliver aid to Gaza, bypassing the UN. This move comes as Israel's blockade of Gaza enters its third month, causing a severe humanitarian crisis. The US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, announced that private companies will set up distribution centers to provide food and supplies to up to a million people. These centers wil...

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

Aid Efforts in Myanmar: A Race Against Time and Politics

The Southeast Asia region is reeling from a powerful earthquake that has left over 2, 000 people dead. The U. S. has stepped in with a $2 million aid package, but this effort is a bit late to the game. China and Russia have already sent teams and supplies to the affected areas. The U. S. team of experts is still on its way to Myanmar. The U. S. response has been sl...

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

Money Matters: Judge Tells Trump to Unfreeze Aid

A federal judge has stepped in and told the Trump administration to temporarily unfreeze foreign aid funding. This decision came after a sudden halt in payments caused chaos for suppliers and non-profits worldwide. The judge gave the administration five days to show they are following the order. The judge's decision was the first to challenge the Trump administratio...

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Feb 12 2025POLITICS

Trump's Big Talk: What Does It Really Mean for Gaza and Jordan?

King Abdullah II stepped into the White House to meet with President Donald Trump. Alongside this visit, came Trump's yet another audacious idea to transform Gaza. The plan, no less than grand. Control Gaza, strip it of residents, and transform it into a tourist paradise! However, things are not as simple as they sound. Trump has suggested this idea before, and it h...

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Feb 09 2025RELIGION

Ukraine's Big Push: Winning Hearts in Washington

Firstly, imagine a bunch of big shots from Ukraine heading to Washington. They are in for a big show. This show is the National Prayer Breakfast. It's a big deal. It has been going strong since 1953. It's a time for people in high places, like business heads, religious leaders, and diplomats, to chat and sway policies. They all share a common goal: getting closer to ...

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Aid: Could Europe Step In If U. S. Funding Drops?

Imagine this: the U. S. could soon reduce its funding for Ukraine, leaving Europe to potentially fill the gap. This scenario has become more likely since the election results, where Donald Trump and the Republican party took control. Trump has suggested that U. S. aid to Ukraine might decrease, which is worrying for European leaders who're already supporting Ukraine'...

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Dec 03 2024POLITICS

Ukraine Gets a Boost: Arms & Aid in Action

In recent months, the United States has significantly ramped up its support for Ukraine. Just announced was a $725 million package, which includes lots of weapons like artillery, rockets, and defenses against air attacks. The plan is to send these supplies quickly to help Ukrainian forces defend their country. But that's not all. Earlier this year, the U. S. decided...

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Ignored at Home: Why Americans Care Less About Ukraine and China

You might think that Americans are deeply concerned about what's happening in Ukraine and China. But the truth is, many people have more pressing issues on their minds. About half of Americans don't want to give more aid to Ukraine, and over half are against spending more on defense. This isn't new. For a long time, many Americans haven't liked the idea of their coun...

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