Trump Proposes $810 Million in Federal Funding Cuts via Pocket Rescission
President Donald Trump has proposed canceling $810 million in unspent federal funds across 11 programs. The targeted money includes hundreds of millions for refugee and noncitizen services, and the maneuver relies on a disputed pocket rescission process.
The proposal would eliminate $810 million in federal money that has not yet been spent. Those cuts would be spread across 11 programs, with a substantial portion tied to services for refugees and noncitizens.
The plan hinges on a pocket rescission, a process whose use is contested. Because the funds are unspent, the dispute centers on whether the executive branch can cancel appropriated money this way. The story sits within broader debates over federal spending and executive-legislative budget authority.
If implemented, the cuts could affect organizations and individuals relying on refugee and noncitizen services, potentially reducing available assistance. Programs among the 11 targeted accounts may also face reduced unspent funds, though exact effects depend on which accounts are involved and whether Congress accepts the rescission. The dispute may shape future budget fights and questions over executive spending authority.