A group of organizations and companies that contract with USAID has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of unlawfully dismantling the U.S. foreign aid agency and cutting off allocated funding.
The American Bar Association, Chemonics, and other development firms sued President Donald Trump, the State Department, and the Office of Management and Budget on Tuesday, arguing that the administration lacks the legal authority to shut down a federal agency created by Congress.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, seeks to reverse the funding cuts imposed after Trump’s executive order on January 20, which paused all U.S. foreign aid under the “America First” policy.
According to the plaintiffs, the aid freeze has already impacted millions worldwide, halting contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars, including a $240 million medical supply delivery that, if not completed, could result in 566,000 deaths, according to court filings.
Contractors say they have been forced to lay off staff and shut down projects, while employees stationed abroad face legal risks and potential stranding due to the funding cuts.
The White House has not commented on the lawsuit but has argued in court that the president holds broad authority over foreign policy and aid distribution.
This is the third lawsuit against the administration over the USAID shutdown, following legal challenges by government employee unions and nonprofit groups. A judge recently ruled that 2,700 USAID employees placed on leave could return to work, but funding for aid programs remains frozen.
The United States is preparing to ease sanctions on Syria in the coming weeks, following President Donald Trump's unexpected announcement to lift all restrictions targeting Damascus. This marks a significant shift in U.S. policy towards Syri
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, where he met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed to strengthen military ties and announce new energy and investment initiatives.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced in Doha that India has offered a trade deal with zero tariffs.
Beijing is accelerating efforts to attract Chinese-born scientists working in the United States back home with lucrative incentives, as concerns grow over the research climate in America.
Iran is prepared to sign a nuclear agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump - if specific conditions are met - according to a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Intruders forced Haiti’s Peligre Dam offline, slicing its 54 MW output and plunging central regions into blackout. EDH condemns the breach and urges rapid security measures as communities, already hit by gang blockades, contend with total power loss.
The United States is preparing to ease sanctions on Syria in the coming weeks, following President Donald Trump's unexpected announcement to lift all restrictions targeting Damascus. This marks a significant shift in U.S. policy towards Syri
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced deals totaling over $200 billion between the United States and the United Arab Emirates, including a $14.5 billion commitment between Boeing BA.N, GE Aerospace GE.N and Etihad Airways, the White House said.
Ukraine and Russia have initiated their first direct peace talks in over three years in Istanbul. The absence of Presidents Zelenskyy and Putin casts uncertainty over the potential for significant progress.
Vice President JD Vance will represent the United States at the Vatican this Sunday for the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected leader of the Catholic Church.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war in Gaza will not stop until Hamas is destroyed, following the release of US-Israeli soldier Edan Alexander.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on May 15, with discussions reportedly focusing on upcoming peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegates in Istanbul.
Qatar signed a landmark agreement with U.S. aerospace giant Boeing on Wednesday to acquire 160 aircraft for Qatar Airways, a deal valued at $200 billion. The signing took place in Doha during the visit of U.S. President Donald Trump.
EU approves 17th Russia sanctions, blacklisting almost 200 shadow‑fleet ships, 30 evasion firms and 75 defence figures, banning missile chemicals and arming Brussels to strike Kremlin hybrid and operations.
Archer Aviation’s four‑seat “Midnight” electric air taxi will shuttle fans, VIPs and support teams between major LA28 venues—SoFi Stadium, the Coliseum, LAX and more—in 10–20 minute hops, marking the first use of eVTOLs at any Olympic Games.
In a high‑stakes May 18 runoff, nationalist George Simion and centrist Nicușor Dan clash in a tight race that could steer Romania’s political and European trajectory for years to come.
Intruders forced Haiti’s Peligre Dam offline, slicing its 54 MW output and plunging central regions into blackout. EDH condemns the breach and urges rapid security measures as communities, already hit by gang blockades, contend with total power loss.
The United States is preparing to ease sanctions on Syria in the coming weeks, following President Donald Trump's unexpected announcement to lift all restrictions targeting Damascus. This marks a significant shift in U.S. policy towards Syri
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced deals totaling over $200 billion between the United States and the United Arab Emirates, including a $14.5 billion commitment between Boeing BA.N, GE Aerospace GE.N and Etihad Airways, the White House said.
Intruders forced Haiti’s Peligre Dam offline, slicing its 54 MW output and plunging central regions into blackout. EDH condemns the breach and urges rapid security measures as communities, already hit by gang blockades, contend with total power loss.
The United States is preparing to ease sanctions on Syria in the coming weeks, following President Donald Trump's unexpected announcement to lift all restrictions targeting Damascus. This marks a significant shift in U.S. policy towards Syri
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced deals totaling over $200 billion between the United States and the United Arab Emirates, including a $14.5 billion commitment between Boeing BA.N, GE Aerospace GE.N and Etihad Airways, the White House said.
Ukraine and Russia have initiated their first direct peace talks in over three years in Istanbul. The absence of Presidents Zelenskyy and Putin casts uncertainty over the potential for significant progress.
Vice President JD Vance will represent the United States at the Vatican this Sunday for the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected leader of the Catholic Church.
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