It’s a common misperception that foreign aid makes up about 25% of the U.S. federal budget each fiscal year. It’s actually around 1%.

The foreign aid budget is typically split into four major categories: The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget says the remaining 18% covers multi-sector assistance, program support, initiatives ...

Polls show many Americans believe about 25% of the federal budget goes to foreign aid each fiscal year. It’s actually around 1%.