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US Federal Judge orders Trump administration to restore funding for foreign aid programmes


Published on 2025-02-14 01:00:37 - MSN
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  • A US federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a three-week funding freeze that has shut down US aid and development work globally. View on euronews

A U.S. federal judge has mandated that the Trump administration reinstate funding for foreign aid programs, which had been cut off in an attempt to redirect resources towards domestic priorities. The ruling came after several humanitarian organizations filed a lawsuit, arguing that the abrupt termination of these funds would severely impact global health, food security, and development initiatives. The judge's decision emphasizes the legal obligations of the U.S. government to honor its commitments to international aid, highlighting the potential negative consequences of such funding cuts on vulnerable populations worldwide. This order not only affects immediate aid but also sets a precedent for how future administrations might handle foreign aid commitments.

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