Watchdog Says Trump’s ‘Pocket Rescissions’ Are Illegal

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“Congress’s watchdog arm says the Trump administration’s $800 million ‘pocket rescission’ violates Congress’ constitutional control over government spending, once again raising the stakes for any anticipated litigation,” the Washington Sun reports.“The Government Accountability Office said Tuesday that the Trump administration’s plan to unilaterally rescind money that Congress appropriated for the 2026 fiscal year violates the Impoundment Control Act, a law passed in the aftermath of Watergate to codify Congress’ sole power of the purse.”