Trump administration withholds foreign aid despite congressional directives
The Trump administration has declined to execute multiple congressional directives on foreign aid spending raising concerns about potential violations of appropriations law.
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Disputes over appropriated funds test separation of powers and can alter how U.S. assistance reaches allies and international organizations.
What to watch next
- Watch for any Government Accountability Office opinion or congressional hearing on specific withheld accounts.