Pocket Rescission Showdown: Trump's Tactic Rattles Congress
Published on: Aug. 15, 2025, 3:41 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Trump administration may trigger a fiscal showdown with Congress by withholding $420 billion in approved funding through a tactic called 'pocket rescission.' Some Republicans oppose this move, while others support it. The GAO has termed these withholdings unlawful, sparking concern over executive fiscal control.
