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Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily lift funding freeze on US foreign aid

A federal judge has issued a temporary order directing the Trump administration to resume funding for several foreign aid programs that had been frozen. This decision came after a lawsuit was filed by a group of nonprofits and humanitarian organizations, arguing that the funding freeze was causing significant harm to vulnerable populations overseas. The programs in question include those aimed at addressing global health, food security, and refugee assistance. The judge's ruling mandates the release of funds for these initiatives while the legal challenge continues, highlighting the potential life-threatening consequences of withholding aid. This order represents a significant, albeit temporary, setback for the Trump administration's efforts to redirect or cut foreign aid spending.

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