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

• 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 - 21h
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  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 - 21h
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  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 - 12h
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  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 - 22h
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  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 - 1d
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  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

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  DHS Secretary Kristi Noem endorses plan to overhaul FEMA

  Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that she is in favor of getting rid of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in its current form.
  
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• Watch highlights from Super Bowl 2025

  The Philadelphia Eagles ended the Kansas City Chiefs' winning streak 40-22. Kendrick Lamar's halftime show featured SZA and Samuel L. Jackson, and the NFL paid tribute to victims of recent U.S. ...
  
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  Major winter storms are bearing down on the U.S. this week.
  
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• President Trump says he'll impose tariffs on aluminum and steel

  President Trump said he's going to impose 25% tariffs on all foreign steel and aluminum imports starting Monday. It will have the biggest impact on allies like Canada and Mexico. CBS News' Nancy ...
  
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• Israelis express outrage over conditions of hostages released in latest swap with Hamas

  Many Israelis say they're outraged over the conditions of the three hostages released by Hamas over the weekend after more than 16 months in captivity. CBS News' Chris Livesay has the latest.
  
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• Trump repeats pledge to take control of Gaza

  President Trump on Sunday again reiterated his pledge for a U.S. takeover of the Gaza Strip. The president's comments came with Israeli negotiators in Qatar for talks on the next phase of the ...
  
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  Ecuador’s conservative incumbent, leftist lawyer advance to presidential runoff

  The contest, set for April 13 pitting President Daniel Noboa and Luisa González, will be a repeat of the October 2023 snap election that earned Noboa a 16-month presidency.
  
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