: assistance (such as economic aid) provided by one nation to another
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Some conservatives criticized earmarks in the bill and objected to foreign aid provisions.—Nik Popli, Time, 3 Feb. 2026 Notably, the president proposed slashing foreign aid by 70 percent in fiscal year 2026; Congress quietly rejected the cut.—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026 Last year, Congress passed legislation at the request of the president to rescind $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding, angering Democrats and some Republicans.—CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026 Dependable, uninterrupted and effective foreign aid is critical to the well-being of millions of children.—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foreign aid