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Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress

Sep 25, 2026, 4:45 PM | Updated: 5:44 pm

President Donald Trump speaks during an arrival ceremony with China's President Xi Jinping in the G...

President Donald Trump speaks during an arrival ceremony with China's President Xi Jinping in the Grand Foyer of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, the White House announced on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe funding for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives.

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Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress