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Rob Bonta: It doesn’t have the authority to override the U.S. Constitution and trample Congress’ power of the purse.

On the recordJanuary 10, 2026
It doesn’t have the authority to override the U.S. Constitution and trample Congress’ power of the purse.
Said by
Rob Bonta
California
Source
latimes.com
Jan 10, 2026

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Bonta argues against the Trump administration's authority regarding funding decisions.

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