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U.S. unveils new plan for humanitarian aid after pausing contributions earlier this year - PBS NewsHour
The U.S. has pledged $2 billion in humanitarian aid to the United Nations, as part of a deal that will also overhaul how the U.S. funds foreign aid work going forward.
The move comes after the U.S. paused nearly all of its contributions earlier this year, leaving the UN and other aid organizations scrambling. William Brangham discussed more with Jeremy Konyndyk of Refugees International. - Aired on 12/30/2025.