The Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked a judge’s order giving the Trump administration a midnight deadline to release billions of dollars in U.S. foreign aid.

Summary

The Trump administration announced it is cutting over 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts and eliminating $60 billion in global assistance, slashing U.S. humanitarian and development aid.

On Jan. 20, Trump ordered a 90-day review of foreign aid programs and froze all assistance, halting thousands of projects overnight.

The administration, alongside Elon Musk’s DOGE, has also removed most USAID staff through forced leave and firings.

Legal challenges have emerged, with critics warning the cuts could destabilize global economies and weaken U.S. influence.