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How Trump Is Trying to Consolidate Power Over Courts, Congress and More
President Trump’s expansive interpretation of presidential power has become the defining characteristic of his second term.The New York Times - 1d -
Under G.O.P., Congress Cedes Power to Trump, Eroding Its Influence
On spending, oversight and other issues, Republican lawmakers have willingly ceded power traditionally reserved for Congress to the Trump White House.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Spending Bill Omits Billions for Local Projects as Congress Cedes Power to Trump
The stopgap measure the G.O.P. is pushing to avert a government shutdown omits billions of dollars in member-requested projects, another way in which Congress has ceded its power on federal spending.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
The Congress Issue
Senate Majority Leader John Thune arrived at the apex of power just as President Donald Trump is exerting his own executive authority. Will Thune draw a line?Politico - 6d -
The Congress Issue
Senate Majority Leader John Thune arrived at the apex of power just as President Donald Trump is exerting his own executive authority. Will Thune draw a line?Politico - 6d -
Can Congress dig itself out of its three holes?
Congress faces a lot of challenges, with low job approval ratings, a doubling of the deficit, and the president's unitary executive theory threatening the power of the legislative branch.The Hill - 1d -
More say executive branch, courts have too much power: Survey
A new NBC News poll found that a growing number of Americans are concerned the White House and federal courts have too much power, with 43% of respondents saying the executive branch has too much ...The Hill - 2d -
Congress avoids a shutdown — and gives Trump more tariff power against Canada and Mexico
Congress avoided a government shutdown Friday evening, after the Senate passed legislation that funds the federal government through September at spending levels similar to the 2024 fiscal year.MarketWatch - 6d -
The two sides of tennis star Aryna Sabalenka: Terminator on the court, goofball off of it
Aryna Sabalenka is an imposing force on the court with her power game and serious face, but she has a goofy personality off the courtYahoo Sports - 6d -
Trump's bluntness powered a comeback, but words now getting him in trouble in court
President Donald Trump’s own words keep getting used against him in court while he faces lawsuits challenging his aggressive agendaABC News - 1d -
Courts grapple with 'King' Trump
The White House sees few, if any, limits on President Trump's executive powers in his second term, but the federal court system is much less sure. Trump's mass firings and dismantling of various ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
With mass rehirings ordered and a plea to the Supreme Court, Trump's court fights scale new heights
Judges this week ordered the government to reinstate thousands of workers, while the administration turned to the Supreme Court for help rolling back judicial powers.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Judicial power should not be a license to harass
Federal courts should be a model of justice, not a breeding ground for workplace abuse.The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Musk Donates to G.O.P. Members of Congress Who Support Impeaching Judges
Amid a controversy over whether President Trump will abide by court rulings, Elon Musk gave the maximum to the campaigns of Republicans who back ousting judges who impede the administration.The New York Times - 1d -
Musk Donates to G.O.P. Members of Congress Who Support Impeaching Judges
Amid a controversy over whether President Trump will abide by court rulings, Elon Musk gave the maximum to the campaigns of Republicans who back ousting judges who impede the administration.The New York Times - 1d -
White House, courts battle over deportations
The White House is igniting a power struggle between the executive and judicial branches of government.The Hill - 4d -
Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Florida Case Over Gender Identity in Schools
The mother at the center of the case, January Littlejohn, was a guest of the first lady Melania Trump at President Trump’s speech to Congress last week.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Court in tears as John Hunt reads powerful statement to family’s killer
The racing commentator directs his victim statement to the man who murdered his wife and two daughters.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Duterte’s Arrest Shows Power and Limits of the International Criminal Court
The arrest represents a significant victory for the I.C.C., but only a narrow set of circumstances made it possible.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
German Court Convicts Five Over Plot to Kidnap Health Official and Spread Chaos
The defendants, part of a group known as “United Patriots,” aimed to reinstate a 19th-century Constitution by giving power to an all-powerful Kaiser.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Trump’s order to dismantle education department sparks outrage: ‘See you in court’
Politicians and teachers unions condemn president’s effort to axe department, which can only be done by Congress. Teachers unions and Democratic politicians joined in denouncing Donald Trump ’s ...The Guardian - 6h -
With Orders, Investigations and Innuendo, Trump and G.O.P. Aim to Cripple the Left
The president and his allies in Congress are targeting the financial, digital and legal machinery that powers the Democratic Party and much of the progressive political world.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump calls for impeachment of judge who tried to halt deportations
It represents a significant escalation of the president’s attempts to push the boundaries of the separation of powers with the courts.Politico - 3d -
Trump calls for impeachment of judge who tried to halt deportations
It represents a significant escalation of the president’s attempts to push the boundaries of the separation of powers with the courts.Politico - 3d -
Aftershocks of Supreme Court’s Immunity Ruling Echo in New Trump Cases
The real legacy of the case, scholars say, is not its protection of former presidents from prosecution but its expansive understanding of presidential power.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Duterte's first night in ICC custody is a pivotal moment for the court
Duterte's arrest sends a strong signal that even powerful individuals may be held accountable for their actions.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Not enough power to share: The political feud behind Rodrigo Duterte's downfall
The ex-president is on his way to the International Criminal Court following his arrest in Manila.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
Live updates: House sends funding bill to Senate; Ontario backs off power surcharge
Republicans in Congress are racing to pass a GOP stopgap funding bill by 11:59 p.m. Friday to avert a government shutdown. The House on Tuesday passed the measure 217-213, sending it to the Senate ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Poll: As Trump and courts clash, voters weigh whether each branch of government has too much power
As a federal judge presses President Donald Trump's administration over whether it violated an order halting deportations, in a growing clash between the presidency and the judicial branch, more ...NBC News - 2d -
Goodhue's high-powered offense dominates in girls basketball state quarterfinals
Mar. 13—MINNEAPOLIS — Late Thursday morning it was Walker-Hackensack-Akeley's turn to be introduced to what the Goodhue girls basketball team does. It's all legal, but it's a lot: full-court ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Government shutdown looms amid budget showdown in Congress
Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington. Nikole Killion explains.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Trump’s Losses Raise a Question: Should One Judge Set National Policy?
Trial-court judges continue to block the president’s agenda with injunctions that apply across the country. Some conservatives want to limit that power.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
GOP-led Congress races to avert government shutdown ahead of Friday deadline
The path to averting a government shutdown at the end of the week remains murky in the Republican-controlled Congress.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Congress keeps a distance on Trump’s tariff rate disputes
President Trump's tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as his exemption of North American trade agreement-protected goods, has led to a hands-off approach from Congress, which has been reluctant ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Schumer surrenders, but so do Senate Republicans
Congress has surrendered its power to declare war and control federal spending to the executive branch, giving President Trump and Elon Musk blanket authority over all federal spending.The Hill - 3d -
The world’s tallest teen, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, is working to expand his NIL-earning power
Olivier Rioux, the world’s tallest teenager, is one of top-seeded Florida’s most popular players heading into the NCAA Tournament — even though he has to take the court.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Republican Refers to Sarah McBride, Transgender Congress Member, as a Man
Representative Keith Self of Texas insisted on calling Representative Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, “Mr. McBride,” and adjourned the session when challenged about it.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
President Trump's address to Congress draws 36.6 million viewers, down from first term
Trump gave the longest address to Congress in history. His past speeches got better ratings.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 5 -
Schiff: Democrats lacked ‘coordinated response’ to Trump joint address to Congress
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said he thought Democrats lacked a “coordinated response” to President Trump’s joint address to Congress last week. Schiff joined ABC News’s “This Week” on Sunday, where ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Johnson says Congress will investigate attacks against Tesla owners, vehicles
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Wednesday that Congress will investigate attacks against Tesla vehicles and their owners as Elon Musk’s flagship electric vehicle company faces mounting backlash ...The Hill - Mar. 12
