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Trump Is Trying to Take Control of Spending From Congress. Will It Work?

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Trump's Spending Control and Legal Battles

This chapter examines Donald Trump's attempts to manage federal spending at the onset of his second term, focusing on a controversial memo aimed at freezing disbursements. It also analyzes the subsequent legal challenges and the broader implications for presidential authority and the separation of powers in the context of the Impoundment Control Act.

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