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fromAxios
18 hours ago

The battle over the Fed's future moves to the Senate

Republican push to confirm Miran risks undermining Federal Reserve independence by increasing presidential control amid political battles and legal actions against a Fed governor.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Trump Wants to Send the National Guard Into Chicago. Here's What the Law Actually Says About That.

Presidential deployment of the military for domestic policing is heavily constrained by longstanding statutory and constitutional protections to prevent oppression and tyranny.
US politics
fromPatently-O
5 days ago

Marbury in the Trade Context: CAFed Declares Trump's Tariffs Illegal, but Limits Relief

IEEPA does not clearly authorize the President to impose open-ended, across-the-board reciprocal and trafficking tariffs; declaratory relief affirmed and injunction remanded.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Trump seeks to cut $5bn in congressionally approved foreign aid

President Trump seeks to unilaterally withhold $4.9bn in approved foreign aid using a pocket rescission, aiming to let funds expire and further reduce humanitarian funding.
Public health
fromAxios
1 week ago

How RFK Jr. could exploit the CDC's power vacuum

CDC leadership vacancies let President Kennedy install trusted acting leaders or personally approve agency actions, enabling extended influence over CDC policy through legal appointment mechanisms.
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fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Fifth Circuit Takes Sledgehammer To Labor Rights - Above the Law

The Constitution does not countenance unlawful power. And when the Constitution draws boundaries, neither agency expedience nor institutional inertia can erase them.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Trump Just Did What Not Even Nixon Dared

Nixon's suspicion towards Harold Goldstein escalated into a directive to investigate, revealing underlying anti-Semitic views and a conviction that Jews within government were disloyal.
US politics
#supreme-court
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Trump's Second Term Shows That John Roberts' Worst Opinion Is Also His Biggest Mistake

The Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. U.S. has emboldened his administration, leading to significant challenges to democracy and judicial authority.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Trump's Second Term Shows That John Roberts' Worst Opinion Is Also His Biggest Mistake

The Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. U.S. has emboldened his administration, leading to significant challenges to democracy and judicial authority.
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US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Texas Republicans Redraw District Maps to Gain Seats in Congress

The discussion covers key issues surrounding the Epstein files, Supreme Court impact on presidential power, and Texas redistricting politics.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Trump, on No Kings' Protests: I Don't Feel Like a King'

Trump's executive power is being challenged by widespread protests amid controversial military and immigration policies.
Los Angeles
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Trump's Military Escalation in Los Angeles

Trump's deployment of National Guard and potential Marines in L.A. risks confrontations with protesters and challenges presidential power limits.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Trump fires Democrats on Consumer Product Safety Commission

Trump's administration is testing presidential power limits by firing Democratic commissioners from independent agencies.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Fact-Checking Trump's False Claims in His First 100 Days in Office

Trump's first 100 days reflect a rush to expand power and reshape policies, often backed by misleading claims.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'Occupation' or fighting 'rebellion'? 9th Circuit weighs Trump's case for troops in L.A.

The 9th Circuit questioned Trump's authority to deploy federal troops in LA, impacting presidential powers and judicial review.
#trump
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Commentary: The insurrection that wasn't, and other Trump fantasies

Trump aims to consolidate power by deploying military forces in Los Angeles amidst ongoing protests, despite claims of chaos being a distortion of reality.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
US politics

Trump says overturning tariffs would completely destroy presidential power'

Trump criticizes court ruling against his tariffs, claiming it undermines presidential power and calling for an overturn of the decision.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Commentary: The insurrection that wasn't, and other Trump fantasies

Trump aims to consolidate power by deploying military forces in Los Angeles amidst ongoing protests, despite claims of chaos being a distortion of reality.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Trump says overturning tariffs would completely destroy presidential power'

Trump criticizes court ruling against his tariffs, claiming it undermines presidential power and calling for an overturn of the decision.
more#trump
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Two officials fired by Trump return to court to challenge his power

The case examines the president's constitutional power to dismiss independent agency board members without cause.
#donald-trump
Left-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Michael J. Sandel: Trump isn't stopped by the law, but by politics'

Michael J. Sandel highlights the growing danger of Donald Trump's second presidency, marked by a quest for revenge and testing of presidential limits.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Read The Atlantic's Interview With Donald Trump

Trump seeks to portray his presidency as focused on national service despite past controversies.
The interview in the Oval Office highlights Trump's flamboyant personality and his approach to power.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Trump's Do-Over Presidency

Trump's second term is defined by a more unrestrained exercise of presidential power, reflecting his desire to complete unfinished business.
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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump's Tariffs Prompt Wave of Lawsuits

Trump's tariffs are causing significant conflict, prompting legal challenges that could redefine presidential power over trade.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | This Conservative Legal Doctrine Is a Problem for Trump

The major questions doctrine, which requires clear congressional authorization for significant governmental decisions, has become a tool for those challenging President Trump’s expansive claims of power.
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