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September 25, 2026
Trump Cuts $810 Million in Federal Funding Using Controversial Tactic
- President Trump is cutting $810 million in federal funding for various programs, including those supporting immigrants and minority groups, using a controversial 'pocket rescission' tactic.
- Senator Susan Collins and other lawmakers from both parties have condemned the action as unlawful, arguing it undermines Congress's authority and was executed without proper consultation.
- The cuts come just days before the end of the fiscal year, complicating Congress's ability to respond before the midterm elections.
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- Trump declares $1B canceled in ‘pocket rescission’ in another affront to Congress’ funding powerSep 25, 2026 at 11:56 PM · Politico
- Trump cancels nearly $1bn in funding approved by CongressSep 26, 2026 at 1:00 AM · The Guardian
- Trump Proposes $810 Million in Education and Health Cuts, Defying CongressSep 26, 2026 at 1:05 AM · NYT
- Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, a move some lawmakers called illegalSep 26, 2026 at 1:38 AM · CBS News
- Trump rescinds nearly $1B in federal funding, bypassing congressional approvalSep 26, 2026 at 1:50 AM · The Hill
- Trump Angers Lawmakers With $810 Million in CutsSep 26, 2026 at 1:58 AM · WSJ
- Lawmakers slam Trump’s ‘unlawful’ move to cut $810 million in federal fundsSep 26, 2026 at 4:08 AM · NBC