Trump seeks to cut spending without Congressional approval

President Donald Trump's administration plans to cut spending without Congressional approval, challenging a 50-year-old law. The Office of Management and Budget, led by Russell Vought, is preparing for potential legal battles over this "impoundment" of funds. Some Republican lawmakers support this approach, suggesting that the president can decide on spending levels below what Congress appropriates. They argue that this could apply to future administrations as well. Republican leaders have faced difficulties securing votes for a continuing resolution that maintains funding levels from former President Joe Biden's term. However, they now view these levels as a "ceiling," allowing for possible future cuts by Trump.