Summary
The Trump administration is broadening its policy to stop U.S. foreign aid for groups that support abortion. The expanded rules will now include organizations that promote gender identity, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
Key Facts
- The U.S. government is extending its ban on foreign aid for groups involved with abortion services.
- This extension affects organizations that focus on gender identity and DEI programs.
- The State Department will announce the new rules to expand the "Mexico City" policy.
- The "Mexico City" policy was originally created under President Ronald Reagan.
- The policy has been removed and reinstated by different administrations over the years.
- President Trump first reinstated this policy in his initial term.
- The updated rules will be published in the Federal Register.