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Democrats fail to block Trump's $810 million funding cut
Original: Democrats fail to stop Trump from canceling $810M in funds approved by Congress
Democrats in Congress have failed to stop the Trump administration from canceling $810 million in federal funds that lawmakers had already approved. The cut, made through the administration's cancellation authority, will rescind money appropriated by Congress, deepening a fight between the White House and Democrats over presidential power over spending. Critics say the move bypasses the legislature's constitutional control of the purse.
Why now: The cancellation of congressionally approved funds raises fresh concerns about executive overreach and sparks a new battle over the separation of powers.
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