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Trump Cancels Nearly $1 Billion in Federal Funds Using Rare Budget Move

President Trump revoked almost $1 billion in congressionally approved funding targeting immigration and race-focused programs, triggering bipartisan criticism and raising questions about executive authority over spending.

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Trump announces nearly $1 billion in funding cuts by pocket rescission

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Trump informs Congress of unilateral funding cancellation

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White House publicly details rescission and its targets

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Lawmakers from both parties criticize the move as illegal

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White House justifies cuts as taxpayer protection ahead of fiscal year end

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Ongoing debate over the legality of Trump's rescission

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  1. What to know about the $810 million in spending canceled by President Trump
    NPR Politics

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  1. What Is a ‘Pocket Rescission’? Inside Trump’s Move to Cancel $810 Million in Federal Funding
    TIME.com
  2. White House moves to block $810 million in funding through pocket rescission
    CNBC
  3. Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress - PBS
    PBS
  4. Trump’s nearly $1 billion funding cuts explained: What Congress approved and which programmes are affected
    Mint
  5. White House orders over $800M in funds rescinded
    ABCNews.com

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  1. Trump cancels $1B in federal spending in latest challenge to Congress
    Politico
  2. Trump cancels nearly $1B in funding for illegal immigrants and race-focused programs in new ‘pocket’ rescission
    New York Post