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Murkowski takes aim at Trump administration's 'unlawful' pocket rescission

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02.09.2025

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) on Tuesday criticized the Trump administration for what she called an “unlawful” attempt to yank back roughly $5 billion in government funding previously approved by Congress.

In a post on X on Tuesday, Murkowski said she strongly objected to the White House budget office’s “unlawful attempt to pursue a nearly $5 billion pocket rescission.”

“Congress alone bears the constitutional responsibility for funding our government, and any effort to claw back resources outside of the........

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