Trump administration wants to halve State Dept budget, slash foreign aid 75%

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration wants to halve the State Department budget, cutting more than $30 billion, in fiscal 2026, four U.S. officials familiar with the plan said on Monday – a massive reduction that could see nearly 30 U.S. missions shut and foreign aid slashed by nearly 75%. Read full story

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