In potential showdown, aid groups demand court find USAID, State officials in contempt

Aid groups are urging a federal judge to find Trump administration officials in contempt to force them to reopen funding to global programs. USAID says it has a legal right to cancel aid contracts.

Feb 20, 2025 - 01:05
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In potential showdown, aid groups demand court find USAID, State officials in contempt
Workers removed the sign at the U.S. Agency for International Development building on February 7.

Aid groups are urging a federal judge to find Trump administration officials in contempt to force them to reopen funding to global programs. USAID says it has a legal right to cancel aid contracts.

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