A federal judge has issued an order that temporarily halts the Trump administration’s plan to cut $4.9 billion in foreign aid funds. The administration’s decision to withhold these funds, which were explicitly allocated by Congress, has faced significant legal scrutiny. In a recent ruling, the judge expressed deep skepticism toward the administration’s argument that it had the authority to unilaterally cancel the funds. The judicial review was prompted by the White House’s announcement that it intended to cancel these funds, which were part of a broader foreign aid initiative approved by lawmakers.