President Donald Trump uses rare authority to cancel nearly $1 billion in congressionally approved spending

In the United States, President Donald Trump announced on September 25, 2026, that he would cancel nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress. This decision, made using a controversial method called a "pocket rescission," primarily targets programs for immigrants and diversity initiatives. The move faced immediate backlash from lawmakers, including Senator Susan Collins, who criticized it as illegal and an infringement on Congress's power over budgetary decisions.