Trump Administration Uses Rare “Pocket Rescission” to Cancel Nearly $1 Billion in Federal Spending

President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, using a rare and contested “pocket rescission” authority. The White House says the cuts target immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives, including nonprofits serving refugees and unaccompanied minors. Officials argue the money is no longer needed because illegal border crossings have declined. Republican Senator Susan Collins condemned the move as an illegal usurpation of Congress’s constitutional power over federal spending. The maneuver could face legal challenges in court.