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The White House has informed Congress it intends to cancel $4.9 billion that lawmakers approved for foreign aid programs, invoking a little-known and legally untested power to slash spending without their approval.
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White House intends to cancel $4.9 billion for foreign aid programs.
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{
    "date": "2025-08-29",
    "topic": "Foreign Aid",
    "action": "Canceling Funds",
    "amount": "$4.9 billion",
    "organization": "The White House"
}
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Politics Government Finance
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September 2, 2025 at 7:22 PM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 7:22 PM (1 week ago)

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Defying Congress, Trump Moves to Cut $4.9 Billion in Foreign Aid
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/us/politics/trump-foreign-aid.html?nl=breaking-news&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=204890

Trump's administration seeks to unilaterally cut $4.9 billion in foreign aid, bypassing Congress. This move is legally questionable and faces bipartisan opposition, potentially jeopardizing government funding.

US Politics
Foreign Aid
Trump Administration
Congressional Relations
Budget Cuts
International Relations

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