UN Refugee Chief Highlights Global Crisis Amid Plummeting U.S. Support

In a stark reminder of shifting international priorities, Barham Salih — the first refugee to lead the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) — described today’s refugee situation as "a very difficult moment in history." Yet beneath this somber assessment lies a pressing question for America: How long will Washington allow critical funding to hemorrhage while our own borders face growing challenges?Is America Ceding Leadership by Cutting Refugee Assistance?The Trump administration’s dramatic reduction of U.S. financial support—from $2.1 billion to a mere $800 million—is more than just budget trimming; it signals a retreat from global responsibility at a time...