Trump's global health strategy is emerging. What will the Democratic Congress say?

NPR News Nov 6, 2026 00:00 1 min read 5 reads

The Trump Administration has ushered in a fundamental shift in the U.S. approach to global health aid. How will the newly elected Democratic Congress weigh in?

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Trump's global health strategy is emerging. What will the Democratic Congress say? November 6, 20263:09 PM ET

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At an October meeting, signed copies of the health cooperation memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Zambia are displayed by U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Mich Coker (left) and Zambia's Minister of Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane (center). Minister of Health Roma Chilengi (right) applauds. U.S Embassy in Zambia hide caption

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