US Supreme Court Police officers stand guard outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, on June 27, 2025. Alex Weroblewski/AFP/Getty Images/File

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed President Donald Trump to freeze $4 billion in foreign aid payments , handing the White House a significant victory in its months-long quest to claw back spending that was approved by Congress last year.

At issue is $4 billion in foreign aid, including for global health and HIV programs, that was allocated by Congress, but that Trump deemed wasteful and has been fighting on two fronts. In addition to defending the aid cuts in federal court, his administration is also seeking to “rescind” the money through Congress.

The court’s decision could effectively give the president a roadmap to cancel more con

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