In a significant legal development, a federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift its freeze on foreign aid funding and restore support for international programs. This ruling comes as GOP lawmakers scramble to protect foreign aid amid concerns over the impact of food relief initiatives. The judge also extended a previous order blocking the termination of USAID contracts and mandated the flow of existing aid programs to continue. With the administration facing scrutiny, including the dismissal of an inspector general after critical reports, this decision marks a notable pushback against efforts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development. The judge has set a deadline for the administration to start lifting the funding freeze, allowing for the resumption of crucial aid services.