U.S. pledges $1.8 billion more for U.N. humanitarian aid even as it's cut foreign assistance overall
May 15, 2026 - 15:00
The Trump administration on Thursday announced $1.8 billion more toward U.N. humanitarian aid, saying it will be earmarked for lifesaving aid to victims of natural disasters, famine and "people who are truly in critical need" even as the U.S. has cut foreign assistance overall.