Music icon Elton John has spoken out against the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts. The Elton John AIDS Foundation, established by the British musician in 1992, said it was “gravely concerned” by President Donald Trump’s decision to terminate over 90% of USAID contracts,

Health groups and non-governmental organizations have expressed surprise and outrage after the Trump administration’s decision to cut 90% of USAID’s foreign aid contracts.

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) primarily funds humanitarian initiatives worldwide, supporting healthcare, education and scientific programmes. But the Trump administration has abruptly terminated thousands of these projects,

The Trump administration's announcement follows a 90-day review period initiated in January, during which all projects funded by U.S. taxpayer money were evaluated to ensure align