Trump revives rare budget maneuver to rescind $810M in congressionally approved funds

President Trump signed a pocket rescission on January 20, 2025, canceling $810 million in congressionally approved spending allocated to refugee programs, diversity initiatives, and migrant education. A pocket rescission allows the president to impound funds without formal congressional notification and is typically used only during congressional recess. The action came on Trump's first day in office as the 47th president.

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