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Any effort to rescind appropriated funds without congressional approval is a clear violation of the law.
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Rescinding appropriated funds without congressional approval is a violation of law.
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0.900
Claim Maker
Senator Susan Collins
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2025-08-29",
    "topic": "Appropriated Funds",
    "action": "Rescinding Funds",
    "person": "Susan Collins",
    "legalStatus": "Violation of Law",
    "organization": "Congress"
}
Subject Tags
Government Finance Law
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9fc8a420-bf89-4dd7-8f0c-6d9e34e81c8d
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Created
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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