Trump rescinds nearly $1B in federal funding, bypassing congressional approval
Summary
President Donald Trump cancelled nearly $1 billion in federal funding by using a method called "pocket rescission," which lets him bypass Congress. The cut funds mainly affected Health and Human Services programs that help undocumented immigrants, unaccompanied children in court, and minority health initiatives.Key Facts
- President Trump used the "pocket rescission" process to cancel almost $1 billion in federal funds.
- This method allows the president to stop funding without needing Congress's approval.
- The cancelled funds were mostly for the Health and Human Services department.
- Programs affected include help for undocumented immigrants.
- Support for children in court without guardians was also cut.
- Minority health programs under the same department lost funding as well.
- The cancellations happened on a Friday.
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