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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Trump administration rescinds Congressional spending: White House adopts 'pocket rescission' technique to bypass U.S. Congress. All about latest feud over budget before November Mid-term elections 2026

U.S President Donald Trump has decided unilaterally withhold more than $800 million in spending on immigration, race and education that Congress has approved. President Trump is committed to utilizing all possible tools to cut wasteful and harmful government spending that does not benefit American citizens, the White House said in a statement announcing the steps.

The move comes days before the federal fiscal year ends on September 30. White House's statement outlined several programs, including some focused on refugee assistance, racial-minority business development and overseas conservation.

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