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 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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