What has happened in a year of US foreign aid cuts?

The Trump administration's decision to dismantle USAID and cut foreign aid has had devastating global effects, particularly on vulnerable populations. A year after the policy's implementation, studies suggest the cuts could contribute to hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths annually, with millions more at risk. The "America First" policy was not applied evenly, as aid was maintained for allies like Kenya and Jordan while being denied to regions with severe humanitarian crises such as Yemen, Afghanistan, and Palestine. This selective application of aid highlights a shift in US foreign policy where assistance is tied more directly to strategic interests rather than humanitarian need.