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U.S. Pays Big to Keep U.N. Afloat | Texas News
The U.S. is about to shell out $850 million to the UN — its largest contribution since pushing for major reforms — with $725 million going to the regular budget and $125 million earmarked for peacekeeping in Haiti and the DRC, amid fears of a UN funding collapse. This move comes as tensions rise between Washington and the global body, fueled by Trump-era demands for accountability, resulting in cuts to humanitarian programs and U.S. exits from WHO and UNESCO. Lawmakers are also questioning whether this payment goes far enough, especially regarding aid to Palestinian refugee agencies, sparking…
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