Trump uses contested power to cut nearly $1B US in Congress-approved spending

CBC - Sep 26, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump is cancelling nearly $1 billion US in spending approved by Congress, the White House announced on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe funding for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives.

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