Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress
President Trump announced he is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending that Congress had already approved. He is using a rare presidential power to do this, and the money was designated for immigrant services and diversity-focused programs. The legality and appropriateness of using this authority in this way is contested.
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2 viewpointsTrump seeks to withhold $800 million in Congress-approved funds
Trump uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress
Trump administration uses rare and contested authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress
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4 viewpointsTrump administration uses rare and contested authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress
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5 viewpointsTrump Invokes Rare Authority To Cancel Nearly $1,000,000,000 In Congressionally Approved Spending
Trump revives rare budget maneuver to rescind $810M in congressionally approved funds
Trump takes aim at DEI and noncitizen programs in $1 billion pocket rescission
Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress
Trump cancels nearly $1B in funding for illegal immigrants and race-focused programs in new ‘pocket’ rescission