President Donald Trump has canceled nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, using a rarely invoked authority known as a "pocket rescission," according to multiple reports. The White House announced the cuts on Friday, targeting funds for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives.
Key Takeaways
President Donald Trump has canceled nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress using a rare power called pocket rescission. The cuts target immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives, drawing criticism from lawmakers who call the move illegal.
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High ConsensusAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amount Of Spending Cancelled | Broad Agreement | $1 billion in spending approved by Congress canceled. | |
| Target Programs | Broad Agreement | Immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives targeted for cuts. | |
| Legal Authority Used | Broad Agreement | "Pocket rescission" authority used to cancel spending. |
Amount Of Spending Cancelled
Broad Agreement$1 billion in spending approved by Congress canceled.
Target Programs
Broad AgreementImmigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives targeted for cuts.
Legal Authority Used
Broad Agreement"Pocket rescission" authority used to cancel spending.
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The Office of Management and Budget described the funding cut as focused on "the most harmful government spending." Most of the cuts are directed at Health and Human Services programs that serve refugees and unaccompanied minors accused of being in the country illegally. The administration argues that these funds are no longer necessary due to a significant reduction in illegal border crossings.
Additional targets for cuts include a Department of Education program for migrant students, a Department of Justice office focused on reducing racial tensions, and housing counseling services from the Housing and Urban Development Department. The White House also rescinded $70 million for "woke" international education programs, $28 million in grant funding for Health and Human Services research programs, and $9 million in debt relief for foreign countries that fund climate change policies.
The move has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, condemned the action as illegal and without warning or consultation. She stated that the Office of Management and Budget "intentionally withheld these funds for months to execute this unlawful cancellation of appropriations that were approved on a bipartisan basis and signed into law." The Government Accountability Office has called pocket rescissions illegal.
Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), the lead Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Committee, described the White House action as "theft from the American people, plain and simple." She emphasized that these are funds Congress has delivered on a bipartisan basis and should be helping people. The Trump administration's use of pocket rescissions fits into a broader pattern of exerting greater control over the U.S. government, eroding Congress’s power.
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