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White House moves to cancel $1 billion via pocket rescission
Original: Pocket rescission of $1B
The Trump administration is pursuing a 'pocket rescission' — cancelling roughly $1 billion in already-appropriated federal funds shortly before the fiscal year ends, a tactic that sidesteps a congressional vote. Critics call it an unconstitutional end-run around Congress's power of the purse, while supporters frame it as legitimate executive authority to cut spending. Legal challenges and a furious response from congressional Democrats are expected.
Why now: The rarely used and legally contested budget tactic has major implications for Congress's control of federal spending.