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Trump's $4.9 Billion 'Pocket Rescission' Violates Federal Law and Usurps Congressional Authority

By Eric Boehm Aug 29, 2025, 1:30 pm47 pts
President Donald Trump's decision to cancel nearly $5 billion in federal aid without congressional authorization appears to be a straightforward violation of federal law. The White House announced Friday morning that Trump would nix $4.9 billion in foreign aid by simply refusing to spend the money.…

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