Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress

The Trump administration utilized rare authority to claw back nearly $1 billion in spending previously approved by Congress. These cuts primarily target Health and Human Services programs serving refugees and unaccompanied minors accused of being in the country illegally. The Supreme Court has let this cancellation stand, confirming the administration's action to recover the funds. This move represents a significant use of executive power to override specific congressional spending allocations for these particular social services.