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Lawmakers slam Trump's 'unlawful' cut to $810 million in federal funds
Original: Lawmakers slam Trump’s ‘unlawful’ move to cut $810 million in federal funds
Members of Congress are accusing the Trump administration of acting unlawfully after it moved to cut $810 million in federal funding. Lawmakers say the withdrawal of money, which was already appropriated, exceeds the administration's authority and are vowing to challenge the decision. The move has intensified an ongoing fight between the White House and Congress over control of federal spending.
Why now: A large, contested cut to appropriated federal funds by the Trump administration has triggered immediate backlash from lawmakers.
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