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Can the president override Congress on spending?
Planet Money
The Constitutional Clash: Presidential Impoundment and Congressional Authority
This chapter explores the constitutional conflicts between the president and Congress over federal spending, particularly through the lens of impoundment. It examines historical cases, including those during the Trump administration and past examples like Thomas Jefferson, to illustrate the ongoing debate over executive budgetary authority.
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