Hey fam! Here’s the scoop: the Trump administration is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to press pause on nearly $2 billion in foreign aid payments. They’re pushing back against a federal court injunction demanding the money flow to contractors worldwide. 🌐💸
Backstory: a three-judge panel on the D.C. Circuit ordered the administration to make the payouts, but the full appeals court wouldn’t pause that order—so the injunction stands and Uncle Sam still owes global aid programs. 📜💼
Last time, the Supreme Court said “not yet” when the White House tried to dodge these payments. Now, the administration argues that forcing the payouts undermines executive foreign-policy authority. 🚦🧐
Why it matters: U.S. foreign aid fuels initiatives from tech training to health projects in countries and regions worldwide. A ruling for the White House could change how future administrations handle global commitments—impacting billions in development dollars. 💡🌍
What’s next? The justices will review the emergency appeal. If they side with the administration, those aid checks could be frozen. If not, brace for more twists in this high-stakes legal saga. Stay tuned! 🎬⚖️
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Trump administration urges Supreme Court to block foreign aid payments
cgtn.com
