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Supreme Court denies Trump administration request to cancel $2 billion in foreign aid

The US Supreme Court has denied a request from the Trump administration to withhold nearly $2 billion in foreign aid payments for work already performed by organizations.
The court upheld a ruling ordering the administration to release funds for contractors and grant recipients of the US Agency for International Development and the State Department.
The court noted that Judge Ali's deadline for payment had passed and requested clarification on the administration's obligations to comply with the order.
Aid organizations have accused the Trump administration of exceeding its authority, claiming it endangers vulnerable populations globally.

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