White House Announces $810M Pocket Rescission, Drawing Bipartisan Legal Condemnation
The White House announced the cancellation of $810 million in congressionally approved funding via a 'pocket rescission' just days before the fiscal year ends. Lawmakers from both parties condemned the move as illegal, arguing it bypasses congressional oversight. The cuts target immigrant services, minority business programs, and health research, following a similar tactic used last year for foreign aid.