U.S. official warns against cuts to UN funding

A U.S. State Department official told American lawmakers that proposed cuts in UN funding would lead to setbacks in the country's interests at the world body, specifically concerning human rights and efforts to normalize Israel's status. "If we cede ground, if our engagement in the UN system is restricted, these bodies likely would be dominated by our adversaries," said Esther Brimmer, an assistant secretary of state.

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