Trump Withholds $810M, Sparking Constitutional Showdown With Congress
#TrumpBudget #PowerOfThePursePresident Trump withheld $810 million in congressionally allocated funds, including $567 million for refugee services, via pocket rescission. Democrats and GAO call it illegal, accusing OMB director Russell Vought of violating separation of powers and undermining Congress's constitutional power of the purse. read more
Trump Budget: Historic Defense Boost, Deep Domestic Cuts
#TrumpBudget #DefenseSpendingPresident Trump's 2027 budget proposes a historic $1.5 trillion for defense while cutting domestic programs by 10%. It shifts responsibilities to states, prioritizing military spending over federal social programs, setting up a congressional clash over national priorities. read more