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What to know about the $810 million in spending canceled by President Trump
What happened
President Trump has announced plans to cancel $810 million in Congressionally approved spending, a move the Government Accountability Office has deemed illegal. The canceled funds come from programs that provided services to refugees, asylees, and other non-citizens, as well as research and non-profit grant programs. A pocket rescission, which allows the president to cancel funds without Congressional notice, has been used to withhold funds from various programs. The move has been criticized by
Why it matters
The dispute over federal spending control has implications for the separation of powers and Congressional authority. The cancellation of funds may have significant consequences for the programs and services affected. The move has sparked anger from lawmakers who say the president is violating the Constitution.
Key facts
- The canceled funds are worth $810 million.
- $567 million comes from programs for refugees, asylees, and other non-citizens.
- The Government Accountability Office has deemed the move illegal.
- The cancellation of funds may have significant consequences for the programs and services affected.
- The White House did not respond to a request for comment.
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