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Seizing legislative power, which up until about 7 days ago included all control over federal funding, for the executive branch is a coup.

It's always been clear to me that federal agencies aren't allowed to spend money that congress hasn't authorized.

It's been less clear to me whether federal agencies are obligated to spend money that congress has authorized.

Thanks, I had to dig, but impoundment looks like what i need to research.