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fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

Letters: Voters have the power to lift nation's veil of fear

Voters possess the power to select candidates, support campaigns, and engage with Congress, emphasizing the importance of active participation in democracy to counter the prevailing atmosphere of fear.
US politics
#supreme-court
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

'King' Trump's DOT Secretary Is Acting Like A Child on Congestion Pricing: Legal Scholar - Streetsblog New York City

Duffy's argument against congestion pricing reflects a monarchal interpretation of federal power and legality.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Could This Supreme Court Restrain Trump Even if It Wanted?

Presidential seizure of property to end labor strikes is limited to congressional authority, reaffirmed by the Supreme Court's ruling against Truman's order.
#immigration
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
US politics

The Supreme Court Limited Lower Courts' Power to Stop Trump's Lawlessness. A Judge Is Trying Another Way.

fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
US politics

The Supreme Court Limited Lower Courts' Power to Stop Trump's Lawlessness. A Judge Is Trying Another Way.

fromemptywheel
3 weeks ago

The Anti-Demoracy Project Of John Roberts - emptywheel

The Executive's bid to vanquish so-called "universal injunctions" is, at bottom, a request for this Court's permission to engage in unlawful behavior. When the Government says "do not allow the lower courts to enjoin executive action universally as a remedy for unconstitutional conduct," what it is truly seeking is an unfettered ability to act without judicial restraint.
US politics
#trump-administration
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

What's Trump's Goal in Besieging Los Angeles?

Trump's response to protests in Los Angeles reveals potential motivations for extending presidential powers amid immigration enforcement scrutiny.
US politics
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

Stephen Miller Invites John Roberts to be the Instrument of His Own Destruction - emptywheel

Trump's influence on independent agencies raises questions about constitutional adherence and the role of law in his administration.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

What's Trump's Goal in Besieging Los Angeles?

Trump's response to protests in Los Angeles reveals potential motivations for extending presidential powers amid immigration enforcement scrutiny.
US politics
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

Stephen Miller Invites John Roberts to be the Instrument of His Own Destruction - emptywheel

Trump's influence on independent agencies raises questions about constitutional adherence and the role of law in his administration.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Was Trump's order to strike Iran constitutional? Bay Area experts weigh in on what happens next

The legality of Trump's strike on Iran raises constitutional questions and concerns about executive power.
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Without a Doubt, Worse than Nixon - emptywheel

Operation Menu was a secret bombing campaign in Cambodia that abused executive power without congressional approval.
Donald Trump's bombing of Iran raises concerns regarding executive power and lacks proper congressional oversight.
#trump
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago
Retirement

Is Trump Following Project 2025?

Trump's administration appears to follow the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 with aggressive immigration and executive power strategies.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump Has Issued 8 "National Emergencies" Since Reentering the White House, More Than Any Other Modern President

Trump's use of national emergency declarations demonstrates a significant bypassing of Congress, raising concerns about executive overreach.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Is Trump Following Project 2025?

Trump's administration appears to follow the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 with aggressive immigration and executive power strategies.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump Has Issued 8 "National Emergencies" Since Reentering the White House, More Than Any Other Modern President

Trump's use of national emergency declarations demonstrates a significant bypassing of Congress, raising concerns about executive overreach.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Letters from Our Readers

Gopnik highlights the paradox of accepting mass death for history's rewards and points out the overlooked cost of civil liberties lost during war.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Biden Issues Scathing Rebuttal of Ridiculous' Trump-Ordered Probe Into His Presidency

Biden condemned Trump's directive as a distraction from more pressing legislative issues, defending his executive powers and decisions against scrutiny.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Russell Vought Is Picking up Where Elon Musk Left Off

Russell Vought emphasizes the White House's intent to utilize executive powers for budget cuts, challenging congressional authority.
#tariffs
European startups
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Meet the Five Small Businesses That Helped Knock Down Trump's Tariffs

Court ruling declares Trump’s tariffs unlawful, asserting need for legislative oversight in trade decisions.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Will the Courts Save Trump From His Worst Excesses?

Republicans may publicly support Trump's expansion of power but hope courts will limit his tariff impositions, which conflict with conservative principles.
#trade-policy
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on Trump's tariffs: the courts have drawn a line. So must Congress | Editorial

Trump declared a phoney emergency to impose tariffs, leading to a federal court ruling blocking most of them.
The ruling highlights executive overreach and the impact of uncertainty on international trade.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on Trump's tariffs: the courts have drawn a line. So must Congress | Editorial

Trump declared a phoney emergency to impose tariffs, leading to a federal court ruling blocking most of them.
The ruling highlights executive overreach and the impact of uncertainty on international trade.
US politics
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Elon Musk to exit government, upset that Trump bill undermines DOGE's work

Musk's influence in DOGE raises legal questions about authority and appointments within the Trump administration.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump is remarkably like' 1930s far-right fascists, billionaire investor warns

Ray Dalio warns Donald Trump's policies resemble far-right regimes of the 1930s and threaten democratic norms.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump is remarkably like' 1930s far-right fascists, billionaire investor warns

Ray Dalio warns Donald Trump's policies resemble far-right regimes of the 1930s and threaten democratic norms.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Federal Judge Shuts Down Trump and DOGE Effort to Dismantle Agency: Gross Usurpation of Power'

Judicial rulings reinforce the balance of power among government branches, restricting unilateral executive actions.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

This Amendment in the Republican Budget Bill Is Terrifying

Proposed legislation allows Treasury to revoke tax-exempt status of nonprofits labeled as 'terrorist-supporting' by the administration, raising concerns over misuse.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pharmaceutical stocks slide as Trump vows to cut US prescription drug prices by 30-80%'

Trump proposes drastic cut in drug prices using executive power.
Introduction of 'most favoured nation' policy to align U.S. prices with global standards.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

BENCHSLAP: NY Judge Rules That We Are NOT Under Venezuelan Invasion - Above the Law

This nation was founded on the "self-evident" truths that all men are created equal, endowed with unalienable Rights, including life and liberty.
US news
#trump-presidency
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | It's Not Just Trump. The Presidency Has Become Too Powerful.

Trump's presidency has starkly illustrated the increasing unchecked power of the executive branch, necessitating fundamental reforms.
US politics
fromIndependent
3 months ago

After 100 days in office, it's clear Donald Trump is going all out to govern alone

Trump's second presidency emphasizes executive power, often ignoring Congress and the courts.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | It's Not Just Trump. The Presidency Has Become Too Powerful.

Trump's presidency has starkly illustrated the increasing unchecked power of the executive branch, necessitating fundamental reforms.
US politics
fromIndependent
3 months ago

After 100 days in office, it's clear Donald Trump is going all out to govern alone

Trump's second presidency emphasizes executive power, often ignoring Congress and the courts.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

JUST IN: Trump-Appointed Judge Rules Trump Admin Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act Were Unlawful

The Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations was ruled unlawful by a federal judge.
#justice-department
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Administration's Justice Dept. Firings Prompt a Torrent of Legal Fights

Fired Justice Department lawyers are challenging their dismissals, raising critical questions about executive power and civil service protections under the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Sidelines Justice Dept. Legal Office, Eroding Another Check on His Power

The Office of Legal Counsel's diminished role under Trump shifts legal power towards the White House, impacting executive branch checks and balances.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Administration's Justice Dept. Firings Prompt a Torrent of Legal Fights

Fired Justice Department lawyers are challenging their dismissals, raising critical questions about executive power and civil service protections under the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Sidelines Justice Dept. Legal Office, Eroding Another Check on His Power

The Office of Legal Counsel's diminished role under Trump shifts legal power towards the White House, impacting executive branch checks and balances.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Kari Lake Suggests Trump Should Defy Courts: I'd Rather Follow The Constitution Than a Judge Who's Got an Agenda'

Kari Lake argues that President Trump should disregard politically motivated court orders blocking his executive actions.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Judge blocks Trump administration plans to dismantle Voice of America

Judge Royce C. Lamberth stated the Trump administration's decision to dismantle Voice of America was 'arbitrary and capricious,' lacking any reasoned analysis.
US news
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | In Trump's America, There Are No Rules, Only Access

Trump's tariff increases signify a major shift in U.S. economic policy and raise concerns about executive overreach and investor confidence.
fromemptywheel
3 months ago

Harvie Wilkinson Tries To Salvage Trump v. US - emptywheel

Executive power can dangerously circumvent legal accountability under the guise of emergency action.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Shocking to the sense of liberty Americans hold dear': the impassioned US court order in the Abrego Garcia case

The government is asserting a right to stash away residents of this country in foreign prisons without the semblance of due process that is the foundation of our constitutional order.
Law
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Trump, Bukele, and the Growing Assault on the Rule of Law

The U.S. faces a constitutional crisis challenging the foundation of habeas corpus and the rule of law.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

250 Years Later, We Need Paul Revere Again

Paul Revere's historic ride symbolizes the ongoing struggle for democracy against threats to constitutional rights.
The current administration is seen as undermining constitutional principles and accumulating power unchecked.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A wine importer, pipe-maker, and fishing gear shop want to take down Trump's tariffs

Owner-operated businesses are challenging Trump's tariffs, claiming they are unconstitutional and exceed executive power.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

This Is Why Dictatorships Fail

The Constitution's separation of powers is crucial to prevent any individual from holding absolute authority, as demonstrated by recent executive tariff decisions.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Sidelined and still processing her defeat, Harris looks for a way back in

Kamala Harris expresses discomfort with current political pressures and navigates her future political ambitions cautiously.
Washington DC
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Judge Orders Daily Updates on Trump Administration's Efforts to Retrieve Wrongly Deported Man

Federal judge orders daily updates on the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, highlighting judicial concerns over executive power and immigration enforcement.
Washington Nationals
fromCallaborlaw
3 months ago

As of This Morning, Wilcox Is Back and the NLRB Has a Quorum Again - At Least for Now

Wilcox's termination and subsequent legal battles illustrate tensions over executive authority and labor relations management.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

This Republican senator is leading the charge against Trump's tariffs

Rand Paul warns Trump’s tariff policies could harm the Republican Party politically, advocating for Congress to reclaim its authority.
Paul, a Republican, criticizes bipartisan negligence regarding executive overreach by Trump.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump is playing with fire in declaring an 'emergency' to roll out his tariffs

Trump's tariff imposition is a misuse of emergency powers that strays from actual national security threats.
Right-wing politics
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Argentina's Senate rejects Milei's nominees to Supreme Court

Argentina's Senate rejects President Milei's Supreme Court nominations, indicating a challenge to executive overreach and institutional norms.
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