The Trump administration has released $5.3 billion in previously frozen foreign aid, with the majority of funds going towards security and counternarcotics programs. Limited exemptions were made for humanitarian aid and USAID programs, leading to criticism over the narrow focus of the aid and potential security risks. The exemptions were granted before a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore funding for foreign aid contracts and awards that were in place before January 20. The list of exemptions includes funding for programs in Taiwan, modernizing Philippine security forces, and body armor and armored vehicles for Ukraine's national police and border guards.