President Donald J. Trump has cancelled nearly $1 billion in federal spending that had previously been approved by Congress. The move marks the second occasion the administration has used a rarely employed fiscal tactic that some lawmakers from both parties have described as illegal.
The cancellation was announced by the White House as part of the president’s broader budgetary strategy. It involves rescinding funds that Congress had allocated for various programs and initiatives.
Lawmakers across the political spectrum have criticized the decision. “This is an illegal use of executive power,” said a spokesperson for one senator. The claim reflects growing concern that the president’s use of the tactic may overstep constitutional limits.
While the administration has not provided a detailed list of the programs affected, the move underscores a continuing debate over the balance of budgetary authority between the executive branch and Congress.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>
