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Trump appeals foreign aid freeze to Supreme Court

Trump appeals foreign aid freeze to Supreme Court

Summary

The Trump administration requested the Supreme Court to allow it to keep billions of dollars in foreign aid on hold. This request came after a judge ordered the release of the funds that Congress had approved.

Key Facts

  • The Trump administration made an emergency request to the Supreme Court.
  • The request aims to keep billions in foreign aid funds frozen.
  • A federal judge ordered the release of these funds, which Congress approved.
  • Plaintiffs opposing the freeze submitted their argument against the request.
  • The legal term "pocket rescission" refers to canceling or withholding funds already approved, which is central to this case.

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