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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Democrats must defund Trump's imperial war | David Sirota, Jared Jacang Maher, Laura Krantz and Ron S Doyle

Trump clearly perceives himself in such royal terms—he's said as much. But as we show in the new season of our investigative podcast series Master Plan: The Kingmakers, Trump did not create the kingly authority he is now employing. He is exercising powers concentrated in the executive branch by previous presidents and courts.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Mike Johnson Stands and Applauds After Trump Says Congressional Action Won't Be Necessary' on New Tariffs

Trump claims he will maintain tariffs through alternative legal mechanisms without Congressional approval, despite the Supreme Court striking down his previous tariff authority.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Should Californians vote to redistrict and fight Texas's fire with fire? | Moira Donegan

Congressional authority has eroded as the executive expands war and budget powers while legislative processes are marginalized and shutdowns interrupt governance.
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