白宫利用有争议性的“即时撤销”策略,绕过国会,冻结了49亿美元的外国援助。
White House freezes $4.9 billion in foreign aid using controversial "pocket rescission" tactic, bypassing Congress.
白宫使用所谓的“撤销”策略,未经国会批准,冻结49亿美元的外国援助资金,引起人们对绕过立法权的关切。
The White House has used a tactic called "pocket rescission" to freeze $4.9 billion in foreign aid funds without Congress's approval, raising concerns about bypassing legislative authority.
这一在近50年中未见的举动使总统能够撤销资金,有可能损害国会对预算的权力。
This move, unseen in nearly 50 years, allows the President to rescind funds, potentially undermining Congress's power over the budget.
批评者,包括一些共和党人,认为这种策略违宪,可以在行政部门中集中权力。
Critics, including some Republicans, argue the tactic is unconstitutional and could centralize power within the executive branch.