The cost of freezing foreign aid

The Trump administration rescinded an order freezing federal grants — but not foreign aid. That is still suspended for a 90-day review. While some exceptions have been made, some aid groups say lives could be on the line. Plus, The Economist magazine ranks Spain’s economy as the strongest in the world. The Spanish economy grew 3.2% in 2024, which was faster than growth experienced in France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.