White House Defies Congress With Millions in Education Funding Rescissions

By Katherine Knott · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-09-28

Inside Higher Ed reports that the Trump administration is attempting to block $810 million in federal spending, targeting specific programs for migrant students and international academic initiatives. By initiating these cuts just days before the fiscal year concludes, the execut

Inside Higher Ed reports that the Trump administration is attempting to block $810 million in federal spending, targeting specific programs for migrant students and international academic initiatives. By initiating these cuts just days before the fiscal year concludes, the execut