Trump Administration Rescinds Nearly $1 Billion in Congressionally Approved Funds
The Trump administration is rescinding nearly $1 billion in spending previously approved by Congress, targeting funds for immigrant services and diversity initiatives. This action, described as using a rare and contested authority, has drawn criticism from lawmakers who deem it…
Los Angeles, CA, September 25, 2026 — The Trump administration has initiated the rescission of nearly $1 billion in funds that were previously approved by Congress. These funds were designated for initiatives including immigrant services and diversity programs.
The move involves the use of an authority that is described as both rare and contested. This action has prompted significant criticism from lawmakers who view it as an overreach of executive power.
Critics contend that the administration’s decision constitutes an illegal usurpation of Congress’s constitutional authority over government spending, often referred to as the “power of the purse.” Specific details regarding the exact programs affected within immigrant services and diversity initiatives were not immediately available.
The precise nature of the “rare and contested authority” being invoked by the administration was also not detailed. Lawmakers’ objections center on the principle that appropriated funds cannot be unilaterally rescinded by the executive branch without legislative approval.
The total amount being rescinded is reported to be close to $1 billion. The funds were originally allocated by Congress, indicating a divergence between the legislative and executive branches on spending priorities and authorities. Further details on the timeline for the rescission and the specific legislative actions that approved these funds were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Kevin Freking | Associated Press on laist.com, see more information here.
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