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- The Trump administration has ended nearly 10,000 U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and State Department contracts and grants, including those combating HIV.
- Despite a court order on February 13 requiring funds to be released for foreign aid projects, many organizations reported that their funding was never restored.
- Logistical issues are cited as a reason for nearly $2 billion in outstanding payment requests, with the government requesting more time to process these payments.
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The Trump administration announced the termination of approximately 10,000 USAID and State Department contracts, including those targeting HIV, as part of its efforts to reduce overseas spending, despite a court order to resume foreign aid. The administration claims to have retained around 3,200 contracts, but many organizations have not received promised funds, citing the administration’s failure to lift the aid freeze. The government argues for additional time to manage nearly $2 billion in outstanding aid payments due to logistical challenges, while legal and aid groups continue to dispute these delays.
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