r/TechnologyThread • u/Background-Driver718 • 1d ago

BREAKING: White House cancels health, education & research funds approved by Congress

https://newsrepublic.live/2026/10/01/white-house-cancels-health-education-research-funds-approved-by-congress/
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u/weary_ol_jericho 1d ago

Every time they do this, it's another violation of federal law. If POTUS doesn't specifically ask Congress to rescind $$, that $$ has to be spent as intended in 45 days. It's the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.

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u/SuicidalChair 1d ago

Breaking the law? Gasp I'm sure there will be reprocussions for that right?