Trump cancels nearly $1bn in congressionally approved funding

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 26 Sept, 02:31 · Archive

President Trump has cancelled nearly $1bn in congressionally approved funding for immigrant services and diversity initiatives.

President Trump has cancelled nearly $1bn in congressionally approved funding for immigrant services and diversity initiatives, using a rare rescission power. The White House described the cuts as focused on 'the most harmful government spending'. This is the second such 'pocket' rescission in 49 years.

How it is being reported

• Trump cancels nearly $1 billion in spending, a move some lawmakers called illegalCBS News · 26 Sept, 02:38
• Trump cancels nearly $1bn in funding approved by CongressGuardian World · 26 Sept, 02:00
• Trump cancels nearly $1B in funding for illegal immigrants and race-focused programs in new ‘pocket’ rescissionNew York Post · 25 Sept, 22:54

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