🚨 A federal judge has hit pause on former U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial freeze of international aid funding, delivering a temporary win for global humanitarian efforts. Judge Amir Ali, appointed by President Joe Biden, ruled Thursday that the Trump administration cannot 'suspend, pause, or prevent' funds tied to foreign assistance programs, according to court filings.
💼 The ruling comes as Trump’s second-term policies target drastic cuts to agencies like USAID, which manages $42.8 billion in aid—42% of the world’s humanitarian funding. Plans to slash staff from 10,000 to 300 and recall overseas workers are now on hold. The order also blocks the government from canceling existing contracts until at least January 2025.
🌍 Critics warn these cuts would disrupt health and emergency programs in 120+ countries. 'This isn’t just about budgets—it’s about lives,' said one anonymous USAID staffer. The drama escalated this week as Trump fired watchdog Paul Martin, whose office reportedly criticized the administration’s dismantling of USAID.
💡 With billionaire Elon Musk backing Trump’s 'small government' push, the legal battle highlights a clash between austerity goals and global stability. Will the freeze stay lifted? Stay tuned.
