White House Executes $810 Million Pocket Rescission of Health and Education Funds

Roll Call • 28 sept. 10h17

The administration announced a pocket rescission of $810 million in funds for health, education and other programs just before the fiscal year ends, prompting criticism from congressional leaders who say the move bypasses required approval.

npr.org • 28 sept. 09h00

The White House announced it will not release $810 million in funds that Congress had approved, citing a pocket rescission that critics say violates constitutional spending authority.

PBS • 26 sept. 17h20

The White House announced a last-minute rescission of about $1 billion in domestic programs, citing reduced illegal border crossings, prompting criticism from Senate leaders who say the move bypasses congressional authority.

Fox News • 26 sept. 12h27

The White House announced a pocket rescission that eliminates $810 million in congressionally approved spending for programs it says do not benefit U.S. citizens, prompting criticism from lawmakers over the legality of the move.

nbcnews.com • 26 sept. 04h08

The administration announced pocket rescissions of $810 million in congressionally approved programs, prompting Republican and Democratic lawmakers to label the action unlawful and call for legal challenges.

The Guardian • 26 sept. 01h03

The White House used a pocket rescission to withdraw about $1 billion in funds for immigrant services and diversity programs, prompting criticism from both parties.