The Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to permit the State Department to halt billions of dollars in foreign aid payments that were approved by Congress. This request seeks to lift a lower court injunction requiring the government to continue disbursing approximately $12 billion in foreign assistance funds. The administration argues that these funds constitute wasteful spending and is seeking emergency relief to freeze the payments while legal proceedings continue. The Justice Department's filing marks the second time the administration has turned to the Supreme Court in this matter, highlighting a high-stakes dispute over presidential authority and congressional appropriations related to foreign aid.