Trump informs Congress he will claw back another $1 billion through 'pocket rescissions'
Trump can only send a request to rescind federal funding to Congress and then withhold that money for 45 days while lawmakers weigh whether to approve, reject or ignore it, according to federal law.
Republican Ledger staff · 8:00 PM ET
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Trump can only send a request to rescind federal funding to Congress and then withhold that money for 45 days while lawmakers weigh whether to approve, reject or ignore it, according to federal law.
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