
Trump's Bold Move: Unilateral Federal Funding Freeze
Published on: Aug. 29, 2025, 8:42 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
President Donald Trump has announced plans to cancel $4.9 billion in federal funding without Congressional approval, escalating debate on spending control. The funding includes international programs and has faced criticism from both Republicans and Democrats. Trump aims to bypass Congress using a "pocket rescission" tactic.