Trump administration's attempt to pause federal loans and grants

Key Points

• New administrations often pause new actions to review policies and vision for governance.
• Congress approves spending, limiting the president's authority to ignore appropriations.
• Impoundment laws require the president to notify Congress before refusing to spend allocated funds.
• The mandate for federal workers to quit with continued payment may exceed the president's authority.

Pros

• James Capretta provides insights on the legal limitations and processes involved in federal spending decisions.

Cons

• The administration's broad directive to pause all spending, even on previously committed funds, lacked legal authority and caused confusion.

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