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  • Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Withhold $4 Billion in Congressionally Approved Foreign Aid

    Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Withhold $4 Billion in Congressionally Approved Foreign Aid

    Sep 27, 2025 06:06 am CST

    The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Trump administration, permitting the withholding of approximately $4 billion in congressionally authorized foreign aid as part of the president's "America First" agenda. This controversial decision centers on presidential authority to rescind funds appropriated by Congress and raises significant questions about the separation of powers between government branches.