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Lawmakers slam Trump’s ‘unlawful’ move to cut $810 million in federal funds

NBC News Politics·September 26, 2026·1 min read
Lawmakers slam Trump’s ‘unlawful’ move to cut $810 million in federal funds

The White House said Friday it planned to cut $810 million in bipartisan, congressionally approved funding, spurring criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. The move drew immediate backlash from legislators who argued the executive action overstepped constitutional authority over spending, with opponents calling the decision unlawful and vowing to challenge it.

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