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CQ Budget, Episode No. 361
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., warned of a shutdown risk if the president pursues a ‘pocket rescission.’ (Tom Williams/ CQ Roll Call file photo)
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David Lerman and Paul M. Krawzak
Posted September 2, 2025 at 5:17pm
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Democrats are warning that Republicans risk a partial government shutdown next month if they don’t resist President Donald Trump’s plan to claw back $4.9 billion in foreign aid through a so-called pocket rescission. CQ Roll Call’s Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman explain how the White House push to cancel funding without congressional approval could derail work on a bipartisan stopgap funding extension needed by month’s end.
Show Notes:
- Ex-budget staffers weigh in against Trump ‘pocket rescissions’
- Trump willing to meet with Democrats before shutdown deadline
- Back from recess, Senate turns to defense while House looks to get back to business
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