The power of Congress to dictate federal spending, as outlined in the Constitution, will be at the center of litigation that could end up at the Supreme Court.

Summary

The Trump administration’s move to withhold congressionally approved federal funds has sparked legal battles over the Constitution’s “power of the purse,” which grants spending authority to Congress.

Nonprofit groups and over 20 Democratic attorneys general have sued, citing violations of the Impoundment Control Act.

The administration argues the law is unconstitutional, potentially setting up a Supreme Court showdown.

Critics call it a “dangerous power grab,” while legal experts say past rulings limit presidential authority over spending.

  • Yodan@lemm.eeEnglish
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    2 days ago

    I always knew I’d never see a dime of my social security and federal tax payments I’ve paid into my whole working life. I’m coming up on 40 and have been through several “once in a lifetime” financial crashes/resets, endless war in the middle east, etc and now fat orange is simply stealing the budget and never paying it back. You will never see that money, it’s gone now. It’s going into elons next business venture aka buying America from you without asking.

    If you make it so nobody can retire anymore, then you’ll be faced with 2 choices… Die at home crying not being able to afford care or medical aid or die fighting nazis.