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The White House must be responsive to Congress, which is representative of the people. This involves working with allies in Congress to apply pressure to the administration. The approach remains consistent across administrations. The speaker was referring to potential appointees for key positions.

FEMA will play a pivotal role in the shelter and services program, which is set to distribute $363 million to cities and communities in need of funding. However, neither the speaker nor FEMA currently possesses the necessary funds to last through the season.

The White House must be responsive to Congress. The speaker discusses working with Democratic allies to pressure the administration. The speaker also mentions appointees to top-level positions.

The White House has to be responsive to Congress. The speaker discusses working with Democratic allies to pressure the administration. The speaker also mentions appointees to top-level positions.

I just signed a $200,000,000 drawdown from the Department of Defense for Ukraine. It will be coming quickly. Thank you.

The speaker claims the North Carolina National Guard is doing its best, but volunteers, including Representative Corey Mills, are paying out-of-pocket to move helicopters and supplies to people in need. The speaker states that Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg) has many helicopters, but they haven't been authorized by Biden, Harris, or Secretary of Defense Austin to assist until today, a week into the crisis. The speaker asserts people are dying and running out of oxygen, medicine, water, and other supplies. The speaker questions why active-duty helicopters from the base have not been authorized to save lives and states that the White House is only now sending 1000 soldiers.

It's crucial for Americans to realize that foreign aid constitutes less than 1% of the national budget and is directed towards the most vulnerable populations globally. This funding is already allocated and cannot be redirected. Currently, Elon Musk, a billionaire with foreign interests, is attempting to undermine this support for the poorest people. He is not an elected official and lacks the authority to make such decisions. It's important to scrutinize his motives and the implications of his actions. Additionally, while this agency was established by an executive order, it was also funded by Congress in 1998, emphasizing that the executive branch cannot bypass congressional authority regarding resource allocation.

The White House has to be responsive to Congress. Congress is representative of the people.

The White House has to be responsive to Congress. The speaker discusses working with Democratic allies to pressure the administration. The speaker also mentions appointees to top-level positions.

The White House has to be responsive to Congress. Congress is representative of the people.

The speaker states that disinformation is dangerous because it may prevent people from asking for needed help. They claim over $200,000,000 has been provided to impacted areas. The speaker asserts that Congress needs to provide additional funding to the disaster relief fund. They state that the way the question was asked is misinformation. The speaker says there is money available to help survivors of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, but additional funding will be needed due to the unknown impact of Hurricane Milton. The speaker claims Congress needs to come back and do their job by providing extra assistance and funding to the disaster relief fund.

Elon Musk did not create USAID; that was established by the United States Congress for the American people. He also does not have the authority to dismantle it. We will prevent him from doing so. Although Musk may have gained control over certain financial systems, he does not control the money of the American people—that power lies with Congress under Article 1 of the Constitution. Just as the elected president cannot withhold public funds, there is no separate branch of government led by Elon Musk, and this distinction will become increasingly clear.

I asked about the border wall funding and suggested redirecting the money. However, they refused to do so. According to the law, they are obligated to use the money appropriately.

Today marks a troubling moment in America as we face a constitutional crisis. The actions of Trump and his allies threaten the power of Congress, undermining our democratic processes. The executive branch should not have sole authority over budget allocations; it's Congress that holds the power of the purse. Taxpayers are being shortchanged when civil servants are paid without providing necessary services. We must ask ourselves if we want an executive making all decisions or elected representatives shaping policies. I'm particularly concerned about USAID, which provided vital support during my childhood in a refugee camp. Its programs are essential for many globally and represent our soft power, fostering goodwill rather than relying solely on military presence for safety.

The federal government will cover the full cost of rebuilding the bridge in Baltimore. Congress is expected to back this plan. It will be a lengthy process, but we will support the people of Baltimore until the port is operational again and the bridge is reconstructed.

The American people should be proud of their support for Ukraine. We will continue supplying Ukraine with critical weapons and equipment, including $200 million that I just approved. However, without additional funding, our ability to help Ukraine respond to urgent demands is coming to an end. We need Ukraine to fix its broken immigration system, and Congress needs to do the same at home. Holding Ukraine funding hostage to push a partisan agenda on the border is not the solution. We need real solutions.

President Biden requested $98 billion in emergency funding for recent natural disasters, Hurricanes Helene and Milton. These storms caused over 200 deaths and extensive damage. FEMA's disaster relief fund has only $5 billion remaining. Without additional funding, FEMA will soon be limited to immediate needs, impacting rebuilding efforts in affected communities, particularly smaller and rural ones. FEMA has already provided over $1.6 billion in individual assistance and $1.3 billion in public assistance to nearly a million households. Helene and Milton's recovery costs are projected to exceed $50 billion each and will span years, surpassing all previous disasters this decade except Hurricane Maria.

We've clarified that the government can limit access to federal funds based on statutes, regulations, and terms. This means the government can disperse allocated funds within the confines of the law. Also, the previous order doesn't stop the president or federal government from using their lawful authority to withhold funding without getting approval from the district court first. As long as it's within their authority, they don't need court approval to terminate funding, based on the relevant statutory, regulatory, or grant terms. Essentially, the court is confirming that within regulatory and normal authority, we can manage our own money without needing a court's approval.

FEMA will play a pivotal role in the shelter and services program, which is set to distribute $363 million to cities and communities in need. However, neither the speaker nor FEMA currently possesses the necessary funds to last through the season.

I just signed a $200 million drawdown from the Department of Defense for Ukraine. It will be coming quickly. Thank you.

The White House has to be responsive to Congress. The speaker discusses working with Democratic allies to apply pressure to the administration. The speaker also mentions appointees to top-level jobs.

We're clarifying that the government can limit access to federal funds based on statutes, regulations, and terms. Yes, the government can, while complying with regulations. Also, the previous order doesn't stop the President or the federal government from using their legal powers to withhold funding without the district court's prior approval. This means they can distribute funds as allocated within the law and don't need court pre-clearance to terminate funding if they have the authority under applicable statutory, regulatory, or grant terms. Essentially, the court confirms what the Trump administration has said and what makes sense: within regulatory and normal authority, you can manage your own money without needing court approval.

The speaker is asked why they won't admit that the US doesn't plan to give the money to Iran. In response, the speaker explains that they have always had the power to oversee how the funds are distributed and they have the option to withhold it if they choose to.

Mister President, can you address the funding pause? I don’t think this is the right time for that question. The government is performing well, and we are making significant cuts. Thank you.

The White House must be responsive to Congress, which is representative of the people. This involves working with allies in Congress to apply pressure to the administration. The approach remains consistent across administrations. The speaker was referring to potential appointees for key positions.