Trump seeks to withhold 800 million in funds
President Trump moves to withhold more than 800 million dollars in congressional spending on immigration, race, and education. Lawmakers criticize the action as an illegal bypass of legislative authority.
United States President Donald Trump moved on Friday afternoon to withhold $800 million in congressional spending on immigration, race, and education programs. The action marks the latest clash between the White House and Congress over federal budget control. The administration deployed a pocket rescission technique to bypass lawmakers, setting up a legal battle over appropriations.
