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The conversation shifted towards legal challenges affecting funding related to diversity and inclusion programs, as well as issues surrounding foreign aid and support for undocumented immigrants. The courts had imposed administrative stays that complicated how funds would be allocated under the President's executive orders.
Despite these challenges, Miller argued that funding for mandatory federal programs would continue, while discretionary funding would be scrutinized to ensure it aligned with taxpayer concerns. He maintained that it was vital for agencies to prioritize accountability in their spending processes, distancing the administration from any mischaracterization of their stances on spending.