White House "Pocket Rescissions" of Education Funds Deemed Illegal by Government Accountability Office

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a letter on September 29, 2026, affirming that President Donald Trump's "pocket rescissions" of congressionally appropriated funds are illegal. This follows the White House's announcement of an $810 million package of rescissions, including nearly $100 million for U.S. Department of Education programs, such as international education and migrant student support, which are now at risk of expiring before Congress can intervene.