Trump using rare power to revoke expenditure with bipartisan approval to aid immigrant services

Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1bn in spending approved by Congress, the White House announced on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe funding for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives.

Trump’s office of management and budget described the funding cut as focused on “the most harmful government spending”.

Most of the cuts are focused on services for immigrants, including non-profits that serve refugees and unaccompanied minors accused of being in the country illegally. The administration says the funds are no longer necessary because illegal border crossings have diminished considerably.

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    17 days ago

    If you bought the judge and the jury, then yes. It’s legal.

    • Blibly
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      17 days ago

      Great news for when I finally become a billionaire!

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        17 days ago

        Just gotta keep voting Republican and eventually everyone will be billionaires.

        • adarza@lemmy.ca
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          17 days ago

          yea, they’ll tank the economy so hard $1billion will be the new $100.