Can the president override Congress on spending? It depends on 'impoundment'
Can the president override Congress on spending? It depends on 'impoundment'  
Podcast: Trump's Terms
Published On: Thu Feb 27 2025
Description: Can the president spend less money than congress directed be spent? It comes down to a legal question around what's known as impoundment. Support NPR and hear every episode sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at plus.npr.org.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy