Federal Judge Issues Multiple Orders for Trump Administration to Release Foreign Aid Funds
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to comply with a series of rulings requiring the unfreezing and payment of millions in foreign aid funds. The judge has set deadlines, including a demand for the release of billions of dollars in blocked foreign aid within two days and to pay outstanding invoices to USAID contractors. Frustration mounted as it was revealed that Trump officials had repeatedly ignored these court orders, prompting the judge to express impatience and threaten potential contempt charges. Despite these rulings, some non-profits reported continued issues with the termination of contracts related to USAID funds, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the judiciary and the Trump administration regarding foreign aid.
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