A new, independent commission is set to redefine U.S. foreign assistance under the leadership of a Republican former governor and a Democratic former senator. Launched with support from the Rockefeller and Packard Foundations, this effort follows the closure of USAID and arrives at a time when new polling shines a light on the changing landscape of global aid.

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has pledged $40 million to provide housing assistance for Texans whose homes were damaged by the July 4 floods. The significant donation reflects the pressing need to secure safe living conditions and help communities rebuild.