Trump Executes $810M 'Pocket' Rescission Targeting Immigration and DEI Programs
President Trump has canceled $810 million in congressionally appropriated funds through a controversial 'pocket' rescission, targeting programs for illegal immigrants and race-focused initiatives. The move, executed with five days left in the fiscal year, bypasses the standard 45-day congressional review period and affects seven federal departments, including Health and Human Services and Homeland Security. While the administration argues the cuts are necessary due to reduced border crossings and ideological misalignment, the action faces potential legal challenges and criticism from the Government Accountability Office, which deems such late-year rescissions illegal. This is the second pocket rescission in nearly 50 years, following a similar move in 2025 that was upheld by the Supreme Court.