President Donald Trump has submitted a $9.4 billion rescissions package to Congress, seeking approval for spending cuts that his administration has already illegally implemented. The request, delivered Tuesday night, aims to formally slash funding for various programs, including NPR, PBS, and multiple foreign aid initiatives.
According to MSNBC, the move represents a significant shift in approach, as it tacitly acknowledges that the administration’s previous unilateral withholding of congressionally appropriated funds was unlawful. Under the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, the president cannot unilaterally withhold funds allocated by Congress without their approval.
