Read Trump's full memo asking Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE

Read Trump’s full memo asking Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE Politics Jun 3, 2025 5:35 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Tuesday officially asked Congress to claw back $9.4 billion in already approved spending, taking funding away from programs targeted by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.

It’s a process known as “rescission,” which requires President Donald Trump to get approval from Congress to return money that had previously been appropriated. Trump’s aides say the funding cuts target programs that promote liberal ideologies.

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The request, if it passes the House and Senate, would formally enshrine many of the spending cuts and freezes sought by DOG