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What Next | Trump’s DIY Government Shutdown

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The Power of the Purse: Congressional Authority and Executive Overreach

This chapter investigates the constitutional debates over federal funding powers, centering on the framers' intentions in Article 1. It addresses the historical misuse of these powers by past administrations, the role of the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, and the current implications of executive influence over Congress. The discussion highlights potential legal challenges and the risks of eroding democratic principles in governance.

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