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What to know about checks and balances battle amid President Trump's executive actions
The Trump administration's flurry of executive actions in his first few weeks have brought about sweeping changes and have also increased fears of a growing constitutional crisis. CBS News legal ...CBS News - 2h -
Breaking down the judicial branch's role in curbing executive power
Presidents and the judicial branch have tangled before, but what is new, is the gusto with which President Trump and his team have asserted the scope of executive power. Jessica Levinson breaks it ...CBS News - 17h -
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What Is Down Fill Power (2025): Fill Weight, Synthetics
Whether you’re looking for extra-warm jackets or bedding, you’ve probably seen this term. Let us, er, fill you in.Wired - 2d -
As Trump steamrolls Washington, courts flex their power to slow him down
Numerous federal district judges around the country have blocked major portions of Trump's early agenda — but Supreme Court showdowns loom.Politico - 2d -
Trump signs executive order restoring plastic straw use in government
President Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to return to using plastic straws. “We’re going back to plastic straws,” he said, adding that paper straws “don’t work.” ...The Hill - 18h -
Trump names Grenell as interim Kennedy Center executive director
President Trump on Monday named Richard Grenell, his envoy for special missions, the interim executive director of the Kennedy Center days after he named himself chair of a new board. “I am pleased ...The Hill - 19h -
Johnson: Courts should 'allow the executive and the legislative branches to work'
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Monday he thinks the courts should let the Trump administration and Congress do their work as they continue their efforts to reshape the federal government. ...The Hill - 19h -
The legal blowback to Trump's executive orders
The judicial branch is reviewing legal challenges to President Trump's sweeping executive actions, which could lead to rulings against some of his decisions. CBS News legal contributor Jessica ...CBS News - 22h -
Outrage after JD Vance claims judges are not allowed to check executive power
Vice-president accused of threatening constitution after saying judges have no right to restrain president’s agenda. JD Vance , the US vice-president, has been accused of threatening the US ...The Guardian - 1d -
Third federal judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship executive order
U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante agreed to grant a preliminary injunction sought by immigrant-rights groups.CBS News - 1d -
Third judge blocks Trump birthright citizenship executive order
A third federal judge indefinitely blocked President Trump’s executive order to restrict birthright citizenship, dealing another stark blow to the controversial directive. U.S. District Judge ...The Hill - 1d -
Tom Brady Delivered Star Power, but Not Enough Powerful Game Analysis
Brady’s presence might have made the Super Bowl LIX broadcast feel bigger, but it wasn’t by anything he said, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 1d -
Vance Challenges Courts’ Power, and Trump Targets the Penny
Plus, why golden retrievers keep losing.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump 2.0 Heralds an Aggressive Flexing of Power
President Trump’s early moves to slash the federal government and expand American territory represent significant ideological swings from his first term.The New York Times - 1d -
Subsidies halved for controversial Drax power station
The government has agreed a new subsidy arrangement with the controversial wood-burning Drax power station in north Yorkshire.BBC News - 1d -
Federal Courts Are the Frontline for Those Opposing Trump Executive Orders
With a compliant Congress and mostly quiet streets, the president’s opponents are turning to the judicial branch with a flurry of legal actions. But can the courts keep up?The New York Times - 1d -
What is the Tush Push? How Eagles execute the play and why they run it so well
The Eagles will likely deploy this hard-to-stop play in Super Bowl LIXCBS Sports - 1d -
Baltic states unplug from Russia and join EU power grid
"Today, history is made," EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told a ceremony in Lithuania's capital.BBC News - 2d -
Rohit powers India to ODI series win over England
India take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the one-day international series against England after Rohit Sharma's superb century in Cuttack.BBC News - 2d -
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A Guide to the Lawsuits Against the Trump Executive Orders
Dozens of suits have been filed that seek to stop some of President Trump’s executive orders. Here’s a brief rundown.The New York Times - 2d -
On earnings calls, executives are trying to figure out Trump’s tariffs
McDonald’s and Coinbase report this week amid fast-food struggles and promises of crypto deregulation.MarketWatch - 2d -
Key power station didn't properly disclose burning forest wood
The Drax facility, which burns wood pellets, is required to report where it sources its wood from.BBC News - 2d -
Powerful earthquake in Caribbean triggers brief tsunami alerts
The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 7.6 earthquake occurred Saturday around 6:23 p.m. Eastern Time with an epicenter about 129 miles southwest of George Town, the capital of the Cayman ...CBS News - 2d -
How environmental groups are responding to Trump's executive orders
Environmental nonprofits are gearing up to challenge the number of actions President Donald Trump has issued since he took office.ABC News - 2d -
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While Trump blathers about tariffs and Gaza, Musk is executing a coup d’état | John Naughton
Don’t be distracted by the president’s calculated bluster – it’s his unelected sidekick who’s taking over the US government. Way back in 2019, Steve Bannon, then a Trump consigliere , outlined in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Baltic states leave Russian power grid in closer EU integration
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania disconnected from Russia’s network on Saturday, ending energy dependency and aiding security. The three Baltic states have disconnected their electricity systems from ...The Guardian - 3d -
Musk’s expanding role triggers efforts to check his power
Elon Musk has seen a flood of attempts to check his power as he expands into nearly every corner of the government. In the few short weeks that President Trump has been in office, Musk and his team ...The Hill - 3d -
U.S. Aid Agency’s Climate Programs Aimed to Curb Migration. Now They’re Gone.
Aid projects were designed to help Central Americans withstand extreme weather at home. Their end could undercut Trump’s goal of reducing migration.The New York Times - 3d -
Serbia’s Protests Test the President’s Grip on Power
President Aleksandar Vucic of Serbia, battered by months of nationwide protests, is struggling to weather his biggest political crisis in more than a decade of rule.The New York Times - 3d -
Baltic states begin historic switch away from Russian power grid
More than 30 years after leaving the Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will join the EU's grid.BBC News - 3d -
Scottish cat flap pits SNP against pet power
Strenuous denials of a clampdown on felines are only feeding suspicions in an animal-loving nationFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump Executive Order Halts Aid to South Africa, Claiming Mistreatment of Afrikaner Landowners
The president ordered that all foreign assistance to South Africa be halted and said his administration would prioritize the resettling of white, “Afrikaner refugees” into the United States.The New York Times - 3d -
Even at $8 million per Super Bowl commercial, ad executives say it's still bang for your buck
Some advertisers are shelling out up to $8 million for a 30-second spot on this year's Super Bowl. Industry experts say the high price tag is still worth it.CNBC - 3d -
Trump and the 'unitary executive': The presidential power theory driving his 2nd term
President Trump's flurry of executive actions and orders spark a critical question: Does he have the power he claims to have?ABC News - 4d -
Why a Majority of Senior Executives Say They’re Likely to Switch Jobs Within 2 Years
A new survey points to a looming surge in C-suite executive turnover.Inc. - 4d -
Trump’s Executive Orders Leave Imprint on the Fed
The central bank has halted hiring to align with a White House directive and pulled back its work on climate change.The New York Times - 4d -
Colman Domingo on the profound power and poignance of 'Sing Sing'
The actor says he's never before put so much of himself into a role. How could he not? His co-stars once actually lived in that world.Los Angeles Times - 5d
