Trump Administration Cancels $810 Million in Congressionally Approved Funding
The Trump administration is canceling $810 million in congressionally appropriated funding for programs related to refugees, immigrants, and minority business development, citing reasons such as the funding being unnecessary or unconstitutional. This action, described as a "pocket rescission," has drawn…
Idaho Falls Pocatello, ID, September 26, 2026 —
The Trump administration has initiated the cancellation of $810 million in funds that were previously appropriated by Congress. These funds were designated for programs supporting refugees, immigrants, and minority business development.
The administration’s justification for this action includes assertions that the funding is either unnecessary or unconstitutional. This move is characterized as a “pocket rescission,” a term referring to the executive branch’s power to withhold appropriated funds.
The decision has prompted criticism from certain members of Congress. Lawmakers have voiced concerns, arguing that the administration’s action constitutes an illegal circumvention of the authority vested in Congress. The specific details regarding which programs will be affected, the exact timeline for the rescission, and any immediate operational impacts were not provided in the available summary. The full scope and consequences of this funding cancellation are yet to be fully detailed.
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