Breaking news: Trump administration can withhold billions in foreign aid, court rules

Groups who sued to recover the frozen funds cannot challenge the decision, the panel ruled.

View in browser Aug. 13, 2025, 3:32 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Eric Lee for The New York Times Trump Administration Can Withhold Billions in Foreign Aid, Appeals Court Rules A federal appeals court ruled that foreign aid groups who sued to recover funds that President Trump froze cannot challenge the decision. Read more More Top Stories President Trump said he would host the Kennedy Center Honors himself in December. → Andrew Cuomo attacked Zohran Mamdani for living in a rent-stabilized apartment. → Analysis President Trump's affinity for Vladimir Putin will be tested at a high-risk summit in Alaska. → If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018