Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress
President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in previously approved congressional spending. The cuts target immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, the White House announced on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe funding for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives.
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