Summary
The US Supreme Court has temporarily paused an order that required President Trump's administration to spend $4 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress. This pause gives the justices more time to consider the administration's request to delay spending the money before the September 30 deadline.
Key Facts
- The US Supreme Court issued a temporary pause on spending $4 billion in foreign aid.
- This pause responds to a request from the Trump administration.
- The funds were previously approved by Congress.
- The pause provides the court with more time to review the administration's request.
- The organizations that challenged the withholding of funds must respond before Friday afternoon.
- Chief Justice John Roberts issued the stay.
- The court's order did not include legal reasoning.
- Experts note an increase in the use of emergency rulings by the Supreme Court during the Trump administration.
