Trump moves to rescind $4.9 billion in foreign aid, earning pushback from Capitol Hill

President Trump is attempting to use a pocket rescission to retract nearly $5 billion in foreign aid funds previously approved by Congress, prompting bipartisan backlash, including from influential Republicans who deem it unlawful. This maneuver could jeopardize government funding negotiations ahead of the fiscal year-end, as it raises concerns about trust in bipartisan agreements.

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