Trump cancels millions of dollars in funding for refugees, immigrants

The Trump administration is proposing to cancel $810 million in funding that was previously appropriated by Congress for refugees, immigrants, and related services, according to a report from Middle East Eye. The Office of Management and Budget sent a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson proposing rescissions at several departments, including Commerce, Education, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Housing and Urban Development, and the Justice Department.

Critics argue that this move represents a broad overreach of executive power and bypasses Congress, as it involves a pocket rescission which is considered an illegal line item veto. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have expressed their disapproval of the administration's actions, with some threatening to work with colleagues to address the issue.

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