White House maneuvers around Congress to cut $810 million with 'pocket rescission'

The White House late Friday announced it was cutting nearly $810 million in congressionally appropriated funding for programs that provide aid to illegal immigrants and serve race-based missions.

White House maneuvers around Congress to cut $810 million with 'pocket rescission'

TL;DR

  • White House announced cuts of nearly $810 million.
  • Funding cut targets programs for illegal immigrants.
  • Funding cut also impacts race-based mission programs.
  • The funds were congressionally appropriated.