Trump orders $810 million in congressionally approved funds rescinded
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President Donald Trump moved Friday to cancel about $810 million in federal spending previously approved by Congress, using a disputed procedure known as a “pocket rescission” that avoids a congressional vote, according to The Hill.
The cuts affect education and health funding. The Hill reported that most target Department of Health and Human Services programs serving undocumented immigrants and unaccompanied children involved in court proceedings, along with related initiatives in the agency’s Office of Minority Health.
Several lawmakers challenged the move’s legality. Senator Collins called it a “clear violation” of the law, while other lawmakers similarly described the administration’s action as unlawful. News organizations reported varying rounded totals, ranging from more than $800 million to nearly $1 billion.
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