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flag President Trump uses rare 'pocket rescission' to block $4.9B in foreign aid, bypassing Congress.

President Trump is using a rarely employed tactic called a "pocket rescission" to block $4.9 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress. This move, not used in nearly 50 years, allows Trump to propose canceling funds without Congress's approval by proposing the rescission close to the fiscal year's end, ensuring Congress doesn't have enough time to act. The funds, from the State Department and USAID, could be cut, raising questions about the legality of this method and its impact on the legislative process.

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