The Trump administration announced Friday that it was canceling $810 million in congressionally approved spending for programs serving illegal immigrants, diversity initiatives and other efforts the administration argued do not benefit American citizens.To claw back the funds, President Donald Trump used a "pocket rescission," a budget maneuver the executive branch contends is within its authority but that Congress and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) say exceeds the president's authority.The vast majority of the cuts, some $567 million, were aimed at Health and Human Services progra...
Trump revives rare budget maneuver to rescind $810M in congressionally approved funds
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Sep 26, 2026 • 3 weeks ago
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