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The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to withhold $4 billion in congressionally appropriated foreign aid, overturning a lower court ruling. The court cited the Impoundment Control Act and argued the executive branch's foreign affairs interests outweigh potential harm to aid recipients. This marks another emergency application granted to the administration, drawing criticism from liberal justices for procedural concerns. The decision allows the administration to proceed with a legally debated tactic of withholding funds.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.