Trump cancels nearly $1B in funding for illegal immigrants and race-focused programs in new ‘pocket’ rescission

President Trump ordered the cancellation of approximately $810 million in congressionally appropriated funding on Friday. This action, described as the second pocket rescission in 49 years, targets expenditures for illegal immigrants and race-focused programs. The White House and the office of management and budget characterized the cuts as focusing on the most harmful government spending. This rare and contested power allows the president to revoke spending previously approved by Congress for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives.