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Lawmakers challenge White House plan to cut 810 million dollars in approved funding

Bipartisan lawmakers criticized the administration's late fiscal maneuver targeting federal programs, according to NBC News.

Updated Sep 26, 2026 · 14:13 UTC3 reports

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The White House announced plans to eliminate $810 million in congressionally approved appropriations using pocket rescissions.[NBC News]
The proposed cuts target programs for immigrants, minority groups, and Health and Human Services research initiatives.[NBC News]
Lawmakers from both parties, including Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, condemned the move as an unlawful usurpation of congressional spending power.[NBC News]
Congress faces a tight window to respond, as the fiscal year ends Sept. 30 and the House is not scheduled to return before the midterm elections.[NBC News]

The White House announced plans to cut $810 million in congressionally approved funding using pocket rescissions.[NBC News]
The targeted funding includes programs and agencies serving immigrants, minority groups, and Health and Human Services research.[NBC News]
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins called the move unlawful and accused the executive branch of improperly withholding funds to bypass Congress.[NBC News]
The fiscal year concludes on Sept. 30, and the House is not scheduled to return before the November midterm elections.[NBC News]

The legal validity of submitting pocket rescissions fewer than 45 days before the end of the fiscal year remains disputed and challenged in court.[NBC News]

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