<h1>Federal Appeals Allow Executive to Suspend Billions in Foreign Aid Despite Legal Challenges</h1> A federal appeals court ruled that the executive branch may suspend or terminate billions in congressionally appropriated foreign aid funding, reversing a lower court order requiring full disbursement. The majority held that the plaintiffs, grant recipients challenging the freeze, failed to meet the criteria for a preliminary injunction and lacked a valid legal basis for the court to hear their claims. The ruling did not address the constitutional question of whether the executive's action infringed on Congress's spending powers. A dissenting judge argued the decision improperly allows the executive to disregard laws for policy reasons and evade judicial review. The funds affected include billions allocated for global health and HIV/AIDS programs. The case highlights ongoing tensions between executive authority and congressional appropriations in foreign aid spending.