Trump administration uses rare and contested authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress

On Friday, the Trump administration announced it is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending previously approved by Congress. The White House is utilizing a rare and contested presidential power to execute the clawback of these funds.

The canceled funding specifically targets immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives. Because the authority used by the administration is contested, the move represents a notable exercise of executive power regarding congressional appropriations.