Trump administration wants to halve State Department budget
Apr 15, 2025
Washington DC [US], April 15: 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 down and foreign aid slashed by nearly 75%.