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Government Spending: Trump Administration Moves to Cancel Nearly $1 Billion Approved by Congress

The Trump administration is moving to cancel nearly $1 billion in government spending that Congress previously approved. This is triggering a new dispute over presidential authority and Congress's constitutional power over federal appropriations. The White House announced the proposed rescission Sept. 25, targeting programs involving immigrant services,…

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