Summary

The Trump administration’s move to withhold congressionally approved federal funds has sparked legal battles over the Constitution’s “power of the purse,” which grants spending authority to Congress.

Nonprofit groups and over 20 Democratic attorneys general have sued, citing violations of the Impoundment Control Act.

The administration argues the law is unconstitutional, potentially setting up a Supreme Court showdown.

Critics call it a “dangerous power grab,” while legal experts say past rulings limit presidential authority over spending.

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    62 months ago

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