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AI Summary: This is a policy document - specifically an Executive Order that details a new policy regarding United States foreign aid. This regulation orders a comprehensive 90-day pause and review of all United States foreign development assistance programs to ensure they align with current presidential foreign policy objectives. The order requires all government departments and agencies responsible for foreign aid to immediately stop new obligations and disbursements of development assistance funds, pending a thorough review of programmatic efficiency and consistency with United States foreign policy. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will enforce this pause, and department heads must conduct reviews under guidelines from the Secretary of State and in consultation with the OMB Director. Within 90 days, these agencies will determine whether to continue, modify, or cease each foreign assistance program based on review recommendations. The Secretary of State may waive the pause for specific programs and must approve any new foreign assistance programs. The order emphasizes that foreign aid should be fully aligned with the current administration's foreign policy goals and not serve interests contrary to American values or global stability.