Chief Justice John Roberts pauses judge’s order for Trump admin to pay foreign aid contractors by midnight

U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts paused a federal judge’s order requiring the Trump administration to pay $2 billion in foreign aid funds to contractors by midnight, following an emergency request by the administration. The Trump administration announced plans to slash over 90% of USAID’s foreign aid contracts and $60 billion in overall U.S. assistance, highlighting a significant reduction in U.S. development and humanitarian aid abroad. President Trump and Elon Musk have criticized foreign aid projects, with the administration appealing to the Supreme Court in multiple cases to challenge decisions related to federal agencies.

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