
Trump administration leaves Congress in dark on spending decisions (opens a new window)
Trump’s focus on slashing the federal government also has made his administration less concerned about congressional queries, said Cerin Lindgrensavage, counsel at Protect Democracy, a group which is suing the administration over removal of online spending details.
“Usually, administration officials would be wary of angering the appropriations committee for the same reason it’s a bad idea to bite the hand that feeds you, but now, Congress is negotiating against an executive branch that seems happy to cut more spending,” Lindgrensavage said.