The Daily: Congress Just Gave Away Spending Power to Trump
In a simmering fight over federal funding, lawmakers agreed to rescind billions for foreign aid and public broadcasters.
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In a simmering fight over federal funding, lawmakers agreed to rescind billions for foreign aid and public broadcasters.

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