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Watchdog says Trump can’t cancel more than $800M in spending approved by Congress

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The Government Accountability Office stated that President Trump cannot withhold more than $800 million in congressionally approved spending beyond the end of the fiscal year.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is not permitted to withhold beyond the end of the fiscal year ending Wednesday more than $800 million in spending approved by Congress. That’s according to a review from the Government Accountability Office that was sent to federal lawmakers and Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday. The president announced...

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