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Supreme Court to Review Trump’s $5 Billion Aid Freeze

9/10/2025

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Trump Seeks Aid Freeze

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to uphold a freeze on nearly $5 billion in foreign aid.
This follows US District Judge Amir Ali's ruling that the funding withholding is likely illegal.
Trump used a "pocket rescission" to cut the budget without Congress's approval, which cannot act quickly enough.
Judge Ali emphasized that only Congress can authorize such rescissions.
Nonprofits claim the freeze violates federal law and jeopardizes essential lifesaving programs.

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Johnson Consults Trump

House Speaker Mike Johnson seeks guidance from former President Trump on spending bills to avoid a government shutdown.
He noted that appropriators require "anomaly" requests from Trump's budget aides to modify spending levels.
A budget must be approved within three weeks to prevent a shutdown.
Some Republicans favor a full-year budget, while others advocate for a continuing resolution.
Democrats may request an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies for their support.

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Trump Seeks Aid Freeze

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to uphold a freeze on nearly $5 billion in foreign aid.
This follows US District Judge Amir Ali's ruling that the funding withholding is likely illegal.
Trump used a "pocket rescission" to cut the budget without Congress's approval, which cannot act quickly enough.
Judge Ali emphasized that only Congress can authorize such rescissions.
Nonprofits claim the freeze violates federal law and jeopardizes essential lifesaving programs.

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