How Trump Is Pushing at Limits of Presidential Power in Early Orders

In a flurry of unilateral executive actions, Mr. Trump revived disputed claims of broad presidential authority from his first term — and made some new ones. Court battles seem likely.

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Trump Is Said to Push for Early Reopening of North American Trade Deal

The president wants to begin renegotiating a U.S. trade deal with Canada and Mexico earlier than a scheduled 2026 review, people familiar with his thinking said.
The New York Times - 11h
Trump Pushes for Early Renegotiation of U.S. Trade Deal With Mexico, Canada

President Trump is using the threat of stiff tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico to pressure the two nations to start renegotiating a continental trade deal.
The Wall Street Journal - 16h
Trump pushes Hill GOP on recess appointments, debt limit

A White House meeting on the president’s first full day back in office emphasized unity.
Politico - 18h
How to watch Donald Trump's presidential inauguration

CBS News will carry the Trump Inauguration Day events live, beginning at 9 a.m. ET, across broadcast and streaming platforms.
CBS News - 2d
Trump has limited powers to fight an economic cold war

The new president is not the man to shore up the US ‘economic security state’
Financial Times - Jan. 9

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