Trump Blocks Billion in Congressional Spending, Lawmakers Call It Illegal

Trump Blocks $1 Billion in Congressional Spending, Lawmakers Call It Illegal

Trump cancels $1B in approved spending, lawmakers call it illegal. White House uses pocket rescission to block funds.

September 26, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — President Trump has directed the cancellation of nearly $1 billion in funding that Congress had previously approved, a move that has sparked criticism from members of both political parties who argue it violates legal procedures.

The decision includes $567 million in aid for refugees, asylees, and other migrants through the Department of Health and Human Services, along with $50 million for immigrant-supporting programs, $70 million in international education grants, and $56 million for housing initiatives. The White House claims this action is aimed at reducing wasteful government spending that does not benefit U.S. citizens.

The administration is using a rarely employed method known as a

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