A US federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a funding freeze that halted USAID aid programs. The ruling responded to a lawsuit by health organizations affected by the freeze. The judge highlighted the lack of explanation for the blanket suspension, which disrupted aid networks and contracts. This decision temporarily allows funds to resume flowing to pre-existing contracts.
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