Legal experts warn of 'constitutional crisis' as JD Vance and Elon Musk question judges' authority over Trump

Legal and constitutional experts warned Sunday that the United States could be headed toward a "constitutional crisis" or a "breakdown of the system" after Vice President JD Vance suggested judges don't have jurisdiction over President Donald Trump's "legitimate power."

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New Zealand Rugby launches legal action against Ineos over sponsorship

Ineos accused of ‘breaching agreement’ on six-year deal Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s company has sponsored NZR since 2022 New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has launched legal action against Ineos after the ...
The Guardian - 24m
Vance in Paris after questioning authority of U.S. judicial system

Vice President Vance landed in Europe on Monday for an artificial intelligence summit after questioning the authority of the U.S. judicial system in a social media post. CBS News White House ...
CBS News - 32m
Why Elon Musk and JD Vance Went to Bat for a Self-Described Racist

Trump’s acolytes place qualified civil servants on leave and reinstate a far-right troll.
The New York Times - 39m
Trump, Vance and Musk take aim at the courts as judges halt some of 2nd term agenda

President Donald Trump and key members of his administration are lashing out at judges who have halted some of his second-term agenda.
ABC News - 3h
Trump’s Actions Have Created a Constitutional Crisis, Scholars Say

Law professors have long debated what the term means. But now many have concluded that the nation faces a reckoning as President Trump tests the boundaries of executive power.
The New York Times - 4h
Trump, Musk actions put America at risk of 'a form of default,' former Treasury chiefs warn

Elon Musk and his DOGE team are tasked by President Donald Trump to find government spending inefficiency and cut federal spending.
CNBC - 6h
Vice President JD Vance to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The planned meeting comes as President Trump told reporters Friday in the Oval Office that he "may meet" with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
CBS News - 11h
Jim Jordan backs Elon Musk’s authority to cut federal government

“It's something that people evaluated and voted for on November 5,” the Ohio Republican said.
Politico - 1d
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy warns of Trump's 'assault on the Constitution'

In an interview on ABC News' "This Week" on Sunday, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy warned of an "assault on the Constitution" under President Donald Trump.
ABC News - 1d
How Sam Altman Sidestepped Elon Musk to Win Over Donald Trump

After helping President Trump get elected, Elon Musk was poised to dominate the country’s A.I. policies. Then Mr. Altman sneaked into the White House.
The New York Times - 2d
JD Vance Aced His First Test. The Next One Will Be Tougher.

The vice president wrangled a few holdout senators. Now he’s faced with taming an unruly House.
Politico - 2d
Trump's sweeping agenda is hitting legal roadblocks

The courts are slamming the brakes on some of President Donald Trump's efforts to quickly trim and transform the federal government.
NBC News - 2d
Elon Musk’s journey from climate champion to backing EV-bashing Trump

Musk believes Tesla’s rivals are more vulnerable to Trump’s moves against electric vehicles. Donald Trump ’s attempts to slash incentives for electric cars would cause sales of the vehicles to ...
The Guardian - 3d
Judge says Elon Musk's claims of harm from OpenAI are a 'stretch' but welcomes possible trial

Elon Musk’s lawyers faced off with OpenAI in court Tuesday as a federal judge weighed the billionaire’s request for a court order that would block the ChatGPT maker from converting itself to a ...
ABC News - 6d
US Vice President JD Vance will attend AI summit in Paris, French official says

A French diplomatic official says U.S. Vice President JD Vance will attend a two-day high-level summit focusing on artificial intelligence in Paris next week
ABC News - 6d
Democrats demand conflict-of-interest answers over Elon Musk ‘Doge’ role

Adam Schiff warns in letter to White House that Trump ally may use role to ‘shield his companies from federal scrutiny’. The California senator Adam Schiff has demanded answers about Elon Musk ’s ...
The Guardian - 4h
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 - 5h
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 - 7h
Trump Argues That Courts Cannot Block Elon Musk’s DOGE Team From Treasury Systems

The president’s lawyers argued that the distinction between civil servants and political appointees was unworkable and unconstitutional. A hearing is set for Friday.
The New York Times - 7h
Elon Musk’s gutting of US agencies is illegal, experts say. How do you muzzle Doge?

World’s richest man has unleashed a flurry moves ranging from compromising Americans’ private data to nearly upending USAid. Where does it stop?. In 2022, the Pentagon proudly announced a ...
The Guardian - 14h
Vance Says ‘Judges Aren’t Allowed to Control’ Trump’s ‘Legitimate Power’

The declaration by the vice president came as court orders have temporarily blocked parts of the Trump administration’s agenda.
The New York Times - 23h
Vice President JD Vance to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The planned meeting comes as President Trump told reporters Friday in the Oval Office that he "may meet" with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
CBS News - 1d
Democratic senator: We are on ‘the cusp’ of a constitutional crisis

Democratic Senator Andy Kim (N.J.) argued that his party is ready to take a stand against PResident Trump’s recent actions and believes the United States is on “the cusp” of a constitutional ...
The Hill - 1d
European companies warn over Trump tariff uncertainty

Executives left guessing at scale and impact of any US levies on EU imports
Financial Times - 1d
Federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s access to US Treasury data

Order follows legal challenge by 19 Democratic state attorneys-general over risk to sensitive information
Financial Times - 1d
Judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing Americans' sensitive data

Elon Musk and his team of cost-cutters at the Department of Government Efficiency have found their next target, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. But security concerns about their actions - ...
CBS News - 2d
Trump questions whether Time Magazine 'still in business' after Musk cover reveal

President Trump weighed in on Time Magazine's reveal of a cover featuring tech billionaire Elon Musk, seemingly mocking the outlet that named him its "Person of the Year" in 2024. Asked on Friday ...
The Hill - 2d
How Sam Altman Sidestepped Elon Musk to Win Over Donald Trump

After helping President Trump get elected, Elon Musk was poised to dominate the country’s A.I. policies. Then Mr. Altman sneaked into the White House.
The New York Times - 2d
Trump's sweeping agenda is hitting legal roadblocks

The courts are slamming the brakes on some of President Donald Trump's efforts to quickly trim and transform the federal government.
NBC News - 2d
Trump says Elon Musk and DOGE will review "just about" every federal agency

President Trump said nearly every federal agency in the U.S. government could fall under the scrutiny of Elon Musk and the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE. CBS News ...
CBS News - 3d
How Trump is testing checks and balances through Elon Musk's DOGE

NBC News' Laura Jarrett looks at whether there are legal paths to block recent moves by President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
NBC News - 3d
Pres. Trump gives Elon Musk and DOGE permission to look at Pentagon

President Donald Trump continues his efforts to reduce the size of the federal government, including the Pentagon, with the help of Elon Musk and his DOGE commission. NBC News Correspondents Kelly ...
NBC News - 3d
Elon Musk’s journey from climate champion to backing EV-bashing Trump

Musk believes Tesla’s rivals are more vulnerable to Trump’s moves against electric vehicles. Donald Trump ’s attempts to slash incentives for electric cars would cause sales of the vehicles to ...
The Guardian - 3d
WATCH: Screaming match erupts among house lawmakers over motion to subpoena Elon Musk

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee attempted to subpoena Elon Musk to testify but the procedural motion quickly turned into screaming and name-calling.
ABC News - 5d
Elon Musk’s Takeover Is Causing Rifts in Donald Trump’s Inner Circle

“He’s getting too big for his breeches,” says one Trumpworld source.
Wired - 5d