The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to continue freezing more than $58 billion in foreign aid, delaying a lower court’s order that would have forced payments to humanitarian groups.
Chief Justice John Roberts issued the pause Wednesday night, giving the administration time to justify cutting over 90 percent of USAID’s funding.
U.S. District Judge Amir Ali had repeatedly ordered the administration to release the funds, but Trump officials defied those rulings, claiming they needed time to review the spending.
The cuts affect programs tied to disaster relief, medical aid, and refugee support. Critics argue Trump is overstepping his authority by bypassing Congress and jeopardizing U.S. humanitarian leadership. Supporters say it’s about eliminating waste.
The question remains: Will the Supreme Court back Trump’s vision or force the administration to comply with the law?
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