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Trump Targets $4.9 Billion in Federal Funding Cuts

8/29/2025

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President Trump aims to cancel $4.9 billion in federal funding, intensifying disputes over U.S. spending control.
He plans to withhold funds for 15 international programs using a "pocket rescission" strategy.
This action challenges Congress's constitutionally granted authority over funding.
Democrats allege the administration has frozen over $425 billion in funding.

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Story summary

President Trump aims to cancel $4.9 billion in federal funding, intensifying disputes over U.S. spending control.
He plans to withhold funds for 15 international programs using a "pocket rescission" strategy.
This action challenges Congress's constitutionally granted authority over funding.
Democrats allege the administration has frozen over $425 billion in funding.