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The Trump administration appealed to the Supreme Court to reinstate a freeze on nearly $5 billion in foreign aid. A lower court judge ruled the administration's use of a "pocket rescission"—withholding funds without congressional approval—was illegal. The administration argues the ruling creates an unnecessary emergency and interbranch conflict, while plaintiffs contend the freeze violates federal law and harms vital programs. The Supreme Court is now considering an emergency order to maintain the funding freeze, which has been challenged in court multiple times.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.