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Can the president override Congress on spending?

Feb 19, 2025 · 22m
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  • President Trump claims the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 is unconstitutional and attempts to freeze trillions in federal spending
  • Law restricts presidential power to spend less than Congress appropriates, creating conflict between executive and legislative branches
  • Constitutional scholars debate whether Trump can dismantle agencies and freeze funding for state programs like school buses and health research

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