06/26/2025

U.S. Officials Say Trump Administration is Preparing to Challenge Budget Law

Trump's budget chief aims to change spending authority

The Trump administration is preparing to test a 51-year-old budget law by refusing to spend congressionally mandated funds, senior federal officials say — an escalation that could change the balance of power between Congress and the White House.

In both internal communications and interviews, more than two dozen current and former employees across multiple agencies said the administration appears to be readying to push the boundaries of the law meant to prevent the president from unilaterally overturning spending decisions made by Congress.

Key White House aides have long argued the law is an unconstitutional limit on presidential power and suggested they will seek court rulings to overturn it, which could allow the White House to determine what spending to carry out without Congressional review or input.

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