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Watchdog rules Trump cannot cancel $800M in Congress-approved spending
Original: Watchdog says President Trump can’t cancel more than $800M in spending approved by Congress
A government watchdog has determined that President Trump cannot cancel more than $800 million in spending that was already approved by Congress. The ruling limits the administration's attempts to withhold funds lawmakers had appropriated, reinforcing congressional control over federal spending. The decision is drawing attention amid ongoing disputes between the White House and Congress over budget authority.
Why now: The ruling directly challenges presidential power over federal funds amid tensions between the White House and Congress.
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- Watchdog says President Trump can’t cancel more than $800M in spending approved by Congress · Chicago Tribune
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