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Trump orders federal funding freeze in possible violation of US constitution
US President Donald Trump ordered a pause on federal aid that could affect trillions of dollars earmarked for everything from education grants to medical research to small business loans starting on Tuesday. Democratic senators said the "illegal" order violates the constitution by usurping Congress's power to control the US budget.
US President Donald Trump ordered a pause on federal aid that could affect trillions of dollars earmarked for everything from education grants to medical research to small business loans starting on Tuesday. Democratic senators said the "illegal" order violates the constitution by usurping Congress's power to control the US budget.
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