Trump cancels $810 million in congressionally approved funds via pocket rescission
President Trump used a rare "pocket rescission" to cancel nearly $1 billion in funds already appropriated by Congress, primarily from the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Refugee Resettlement, along with health research, immigrant education, and other programs. The move bypassed the required 45-day congressional notice period. Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins called the action "illegal," while Senate Majority Leader John Thune said it "will be litigated." Most Republicans have remained silent.
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Republicans Silent as Trump Cuts Nearly $1 Billion in Funds Passed by Congress
President Trump canceled close to $1 billion in funds already appropriated by Congress, using a 'pocket rescission' that bypassed standard procedures. The move has drawn no pushback from most Republicans on Capitol Hill. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the issue 'will be litigated,' while Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins called the action 'illegal' and a 'usurpation of Congress’s appropriations powers.' The Office of Management and Budget defended the cuts, calling the funds 'the most harmful government spending.' Most of the canceled funds came from the Department of Health and Human Services’s Office of Refugee Resettlement, with additional cuts to health research, immigrant education, minority entrepreneurship, and housing counseling. Trump acted without giving Congress the required 45 days to respond, and the House is out of session until after the midterm elections. Democratic Senator Patty Murray called the move 'theft from the American people.' The article notes the action likely violates the Constitution, which grants Congress the power of the purse.
Read sourceTrump cancels $810 million in federal funding; lawmakers call it a violation of law
President Trump has moved to cancel $810 million in federal funding through a mechanism described as a 'pocket rescission,' according to multiple news reports. The White House ordered the rescission of over $800 million in funds that had been approved by Congress. Lawmakers, including Senator Susan Collins, have criticized the move, with Collins calling it a 'clear violation' of the law. The Washington Post reports that lawmakers are slamming Trump's action. The funding cancellation has sparked a debate over executive authority and congressional spending powers. NPR, Time Magazine, ABC News, CNBC, and The Washington Post all covered the story, highlighting the legal and political implications of the president's decision to unilaterally cancel congressionally approved spending.
Lawmakers slam Trump's move to cancel $810 million in funding approved by Congress
President Trump's administration has used a rare authority to cancel approximately $810 million in federal funding that was previously approved by Congress. The move, described by some as a 'pocket rescission,' has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers, including Senator Susan Collins, who called it a 'clear violation' of the law. The canceled funding was designated for programs supporting refugees, immigrants, and other initiatives. Multiple news outlets, including The Washington Post, Time Magazine, ABC News, the Associated Press, and CNN, report that the administration's action is being challenged as potentially illegal by members of Congress. The White House ordered the rescission of over $800 million in funds, sparking a debate over executive authority and congressional spending powers.
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Trump revives rare budget maneuver to rescind $810 million in congressionally approved funds
President Donald Trump has revived a rare budget maneuver to rescind $810 million in funds that were previously approved by Congress. The move, reported by multiple news outlets including Fox News, Yahoo, The Washington Post, ABC News, and The New York Times, involves using a special authority to claw back nearly $1 billion in spending. The funds targeted are primarily from education and health programs. The action has drawn immediate criticism from lawmakers, with Senator Susan Collins calling it a 'clear violation' of the law. The Washington Post reports that lawmakers are slamming the move, while The New York Times frames it as the president defying Congress. The White House has ordered the rescission, sparking a constitutional debate over the separation of powers regarding spending authority.
Read sourceTrump declares $1B canceled in 'pocket rescission' challenging Congress funding power
According to a Politico article, former President Donald Trump has declared $1 billion in spending canceled through a mechanism called 'pocket rescission,' which is described as another affront to Congress's constitutional power over federal funding. The article reports that this action bypasses the traditional congressional approval process for rescinding appropriated funds, escalating tensions between the executive and legislative branches over budget authority. The summary is based on the provided headline and summary text, which attribute the declaration to Trump and characterize it as a challenge to Congress's funding power.