Federal Watchdog Reveals Dozens of Inquiries Into Trump's Withholding of Funds

| Importance: 9/10 | Status: confirmed

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is investigating 39 separate instances where the Trump administration potentially violated the Impoundment Control Act by illegally withholding over $430 billion in congressional appropriations from various federal agencies. The investigations span multiple sectors including transportation, education, medical research, and public safety, revealing a systematic pattern of blocking congressionally mandated funding.

Key Actors

Donald Trump Trump Administration Russ Vought Government Accountability Office Rosa DeLauro Patty Murray

Tags

government-contracts legislative-capture constitutional-crisis budget-manipulation

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