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Trump Seeks to Grab Congress's Power of the Purse
Original: Opinion | Trump Wants to Get His Hands on the Power of the Purse
A New York Times opinion piece argues that President Trump is trying to seize control of the federal government's spending power, a constitutional authority that belongs to Congress. The article warns that efforts to redirect or withhold appropriated funds would upset the balance of powers and reshape how the US government operates, sparking debate over executive overreach.
Why now: Concerns about Trump testing constitutional limits on executive spending power are driving current political debate.
Donald TrumpThe New York TimesUS Congress
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- Opinion | Trump Wants to Get His Hands on the Power of the Purse · The New York Times
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