power of the purse

Johnson also told Politico that he’s been working with House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan to investigate what else can be done about Smith, asserting that “there has to be some accountability” and noting, “Congress has the power of the purse, of course.”

Driven by the hard right, which is flatly opposed to federal spending, they have weaponized and politicized the appropriations process, primarily using the power of the purse — the most basic role of Congress — to push their political message and punish the Biden administration.

Washington State and Oregon State on Tuesday grabbed control of the Pac-12’s governing board and power of the purse that comes with it, at least for now.

The committee advanced reforms to enable members of Congress to better fulfill their duties under Article One of the Constitution — including the power of the purse and to conduct oversight.

This is inspiring stuff: The 5th Circuit’s respect for Congress’ power of the purse is so profound that its unelected judges have created for themselves a veto over how Congress exercises it.