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Trump rescinds nearly $1 billion in federal funding without Congress
Original: Trump rescinds nearly $1B in federal funding, bypassing Congress
President Trump has moved to rescind nearly $1 billion in previously approved federal funding, acting without congressional approval. The decision raises constitutional questions over presidential authority to withhold money already appropriated by lawmakers, and is likely to draw challenges from Congress and watchdog groups over executive power.
Why now: The move bypasses Congress's constitutional power of the purse, sparking debate over executive overreach
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