In Washington, D.C., a fundamental realignment of fiscal authority is underway as President Donald Trump asserts greater control over federal expenditures, a move that effectively challenges the traditional legislative dominance of Congress over the nation’s budget. This shift, which has intensified throughout the current administration, marks a significant departure from the historical norms where the “power of the purse” rested almost exclusively with the House and Senate appropriations committees.
The Erosion of Legislative Oversight
Historically, the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the primary authority to direct federal spending, acting as a check on executive ambition. However, recent years have seen a gradual decline in this congressional oversight, often referred to by policy analysts as the
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