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The South Dakota Republican slammed Democrats for suggesting the move undermines bipartisan trust in the FY2026 funding process.

Thune dodges on pocket rescissions

Senate Majority Leader John Thune doubled down Tuesday on his push for bipartisan government funding bills despite the White House’s effort to unilaterally rescind $5 billion in congressionally approved spending.

Thune declined to weigh in on the legality of the so-called “pocket rescission,” saying it “will get resolved by the courts.” But the South Dakota Republican slammed Democrats for suggesting the move undermines bipartisan trust in the FY2026 funding process.

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