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GAO Rules Trump’s $810 Million Pocket Rescission Unconstitutional

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 3:59 PM UTC · How we work

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The Government Accountability Office ruled President Donald Trump’s $810 million pocket rescission unconstitutional.
The GAO sent a Tuesday letter to Vice President JD Vance and congressional leaders outlining its decision.
Pocket rescissions let the president cancel appropriated funds for up to 45 days without congressional approval.
The rescission cut immigration services, refugee aid, HHS grants, migrant-student programs, DOJ community-relations, and HUD counseling.

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The Government Accountability Office ruled President Donald Trump’s $810 million pocket rescission unconstitutional.
The GAO sent a Tuesday letter to Vice President JD Vance and congressional leaders outlining its decision.
Pocket rescissions let the president cancel appropriated funds for up to 45 days without congressional approval.
The rescission cut immigration services, refugee aid, HHS grants, migrant-student programs, DOJ community-relations, and HUD counseling.