A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate funding for hundreds of foreign aid contractors affected by a 90-day freeze on USAID funds, according to court documents obtained by Reuters.
Court Blocks Trump’s Aid Cuts
The ruling temporarily blocks the administration from canceling USAID contracts that were in place before Trump’s second term began on January 20.
The lawsuit was filed by two healthcare organizations that rely on U.S. aid for international programs.
Trump’s Government Restructuring
Since returning to office, Trump has been pushing for a massive restructuring of the federal government, including efforts to dismantle agencies like USAID. He has tasked billionaire Elon Musk with leading cost-cutting measures.
The administration has also begun wide-ranging job cuts across government agencies, laying off employees without full job security.
Trump has already removed or bypassed hundreds of civil servants in his effort to reduce bureaucracy and replace officials with his loyalists.
This court ruling marks a significant legal challenge to Trump’s attempts to reshape U.S. foreign aid policy.
