The Trump administration is facing logistical challenges in complying with a court order to release nearly $2 billion in foreign aid funds by a judge's deadline. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reportedly taking personal involvement in decisions regarding the termination of foreign aid contracts.
The administration argued in court filings that it would be difficult to pay out the funds by the deadline due to the need to implement new controls to confirm the legitimacy of contracts. This comes as part of a broader effort by the administration to freeze existing and future foreign assistance, impacting humanitarian and development work worldwide.
