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.
South Korea's industry minister is set to visit Washington, D.C. this week for talks with U.S. officials on key issues, including tariffs and the nation's "sensitive country" status.
The U.S. government on Tuesday released documents related to a legal battle over Prince Harry’s 2020 visa application but redacted large portions, citing privacy protections and a lack of evidence that he received special treatment.
U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts has publicly rejected President Donald Trump’s demand to impeach a federal judge, delivering a rare rebuke that highlights growing tensions between the White House and the judiciary.
U.S. Commerce Department bureaus have reportedly issued a blanket ban on the Chinese AI model DeepSeek for use on government-furnished equipment, according to sources and a mass email seen by Reuters.
Chinese state media warned on Tuesday that the United States could suffer significant economic harm as other countries retaliate against its tariffs with “high tariffs” on American goods.
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of new infrastructure attacks, despite a 30-day ceasefire agreed by President Vladimir Putin. Kyiv reported heavy drone strikes, while Moscow claimed to have intercepted Ukrainian drones. The tensions follow a call between Putin and Donald Trump on the conflict.
Israel’s far-right politician and leader of the Otzma Yehudit party, Itamar Ben-Gvir, is set to return to Benjamin Netanyahu’s government amid an intensification of the war in the Gaza Strip.
Germany plans to release an additional 3 billion euros in military aid for Ukraine, marking a breakthrough after Chancellor Olaf Scholz had previously blocked the funds over borrowing rule concerns.
China has appointed Li Xiaolong as vice minister of the Ministry of Housing and the Human Resources Ministry, tasked with overseeing key policies in housing and workforce management.
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Regarding the Armenia-Azerbaijan process, we cannot forget the years of occupation, and we will not forget them, President Ilham Aliyev said in his speech at the opening ceremony of the 12th Global Baku Forum.
President Donald Trump has vowed to respond to the European Union's counter-tariffs, escalating tensions over the U.S. steel and aluminum duties that have sparked a trade dispute between the two economic powers.
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump that Russia and Ukraine cease attacking each other's energy infrastructure for 30 days, the Kremlin said following a lengthy phone discussion between the leaders.
Germany plans to release an additional 3 billion euros in military aid for Ukraine, marking a breakthrough after Chancellor Olaf Scholz had previously blocked the funds over borrowing rule concerns.
China has appointed Li Xiaolong as vice minister of the Ministry of Housing and the Human Resources Ministry, tasked with overseeing key policies in housing and workforce management.
This Sunday, March 23, negotiations will take place between the US and Russia regarding the details of a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Anti-government protests erupted outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, with demonstrators calling for his resignation after his announcement to oust the head of internal security, joined by relatives of hostages worried about their loved ones' fate.
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of new infrastructure attacks, despite a 30-day ceasefire agreed by President Vladimir Putin. Kyiv reported heavy drone strikes, while Moscow claimed to have intercepted Ukrainian drones. The tensions follow a call between Putin and Donald Trump on the conflict.
Israel’s far-right politician and leader of the Otzma Yehudit party, Itamar Ben-Gvir, is set to return to Benjamin Netanyahu’s government amid an intensification of the war in the Gaza Strip.
Germany plans to release an additional 3 billion euros in military aid for Ukraine, marking a breakthrough after Chancellor Olaf Scholz had previously blocked the funds over borrowing rule concerns.
China has appointed Li Xiaolong as vice minister of the Ministry of Housing and the Human Resources Ministry, tasked with overseeing key policies in housing and workforce management.
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