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Appeals court says Trump can move forward with foreign aid cuts

— A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration can cut billions of dollars in foreign aid that had been appropriated by Congress.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled 2-1 in the White House’s favor, finding the lawsuit brought forth by aid organizations lacked the legal right to challenge President Donald Trump’s actions.

In a day-one executiv…

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