Democracy defenders and Congress members are outraged at Trump's attempt to block $4.9 billion in foreign aid via a "pocket rescission."

The last time a president used the tool was in 1977, and if standardised by the White House, it could bypass Congress on key spending choices.

President Donald Trump is attempting to recoup around $5 billion in federal funding already approved for distribution to the State Department and foreign aid programs, the White…

The president is using a controversial manoeuvre known as a pocket recession to cut billions in foreign aid programmes.

Democracy defenders and Congress members are outraged at Trump's attempt to block $4.9 billion in foreign aid via a "pocket rescission."