Trump testing limits of presidential power, but experts say his flex might not stick
Legal experts tell ABC News that the sheer number of presidential executive orders is unprecedented but whether or not they will stick is not guaranteed.
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New home design might be key to limiting winter power outages
Power outages related to winter weather are happening twice as often as they did decades ago. It's partly because storms are becoming more intense, but also because of an aging power grid. One ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump's executive orders might threaten growth of electric vehicles and wind power
Two of President Trump’s executive orders take aim at Biden administration efforts to boost electric vehicles and wind power — two fast-growing climate technologies.NBC News - 3d -
Democrats weighing limits on presidential pardons after Trump, Biden moves
House Democrats are calling for Congress to rein in the president’s pardon powers after President Trump’s mass clemency for the Jan. 6 mob and President Biden’s reprieve for certain family members. ...The Hill - 3d -
How Trump might change the world in his 2nd term
President Trump's first term and campaign promises may hint at his plans for America's relationships with Ukraine, Russia, China, Mexico and the Middle East.ABC News - 4d -
From Day 1, Trump Tests the Limits of His Authority
It is unclear how much is left in Washington to restrain him.The New York Times - 4d -
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.The New York Times - 4d -
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 -
Lebanon prepares for presidential vote in test of Hizbollah’s power
Parliamentary election follows two years of political deadlock blamed on militant group now weakened by war with IsraelFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Trump flexes power over House GOP in whirlwind Speaker race
President-elect Trump reasserted his power over the House GOP conference during Friday’s whirlwind Speaker vote, proving that, despite some recent doubts, he still has significant sway over ...The Hill - Jan. 4
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