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Lawmakers slam Trump's cancellation of $810 million in Congress-approved funding
Original: Lawmakers slam Trump’s move to cancel $810M in funding approved by Congress
Lawmakers are criticizing President Trump's decision to cancel $810 million in funding that had already been approved by Congress. The move has drawn bipartisan condemnation from legislators who argue the administration is overstepping its authority by withholding money Congress explicitly appropriated. Critics say the cancellation undermines the constitutional power of the purse and could disrupt programs that depend on the allocated funds.
Why now: The withdrawal of congressionally approved funding raises immediate constitutional and political concerns, prompting lawmakers to speak out.
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