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An appeals court decision allows the Trump administration to cut funds already budgeted for federal aid.

The decision found that only the legislative branch can sue the presidential administration for impoundment.

Without further legal intervention, the Trump administration can significantly reduce or end entire aid programs approved by Congress.

An appeals court ruling on Wednesday clears the way for the Trump administration to continue cutting funds previously allocated for foreign aid.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, in a 2-1 decision, ruled that only the legislative branch can sue a presidential administration for making changes to congressionally approved budgets, according to CNN.

This decision empowers the Trump administration to cut budgeted funds,

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