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Susan Collins condemns Trump's cancellation of congressionally approved spending
Original: Sen. Susan Collins condemns "illegal actions" as Pres. Trump cancels spending approved by Congress
Senator Susan Collins of Maine has denounced what she called illegal actions after President Trump moved to cancel spending that had already been approved by Congress. The move has sparked criticism over presidential authority and the separation of powers, with Collins, a key Republican senator, breaking ranks to challenge the administration's handling of funds lawmakers had appropriated.
Why now: A prominent Republican senator publicly accusing President Trump of illegal actions is a rare and politically significant split.
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