October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What’s the plan? Will it work?

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• October 1 ushered in a new era in U.S. foreign aid. What's the plan? Will it work?
  NPR · October 2, 2026 18:16
  The America First strategy asks for a Memorandum of Understanding as a condition for healthcare and development aid. It's been praised for promoting self-reliance but criticized for its conditions.