Summary
The Trump administration requested the Supreme Court to keep almost $5 billion in foreign aid frozen. This aid was approved by Congress, but the administration decided not to spend it, referring to a rarely used presidential power. A judge recently ruled that the decision to withhold these funds was likely illegal.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to keep billions in foreign aid on hold.
- Nearly $5 billion in foreign aid was approved by Congress for spending.
- President Trump decided not to spend this money, using a disputed authority from about 50 years ago.
- U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ruled that withholding the funds was likely against the law.
- President Trump informed House Speaker Mike Johnson about his decision not to spend the $4.9 billion.
- The action effectively reduced the budget without Congress's approval.
