"On Tuesday, the Senate voted to block the tariffs that President Trump had imposed on Brazil, which had been contributing to higher prices on coffee, beef and bananas. So the president doesn't really have the power to declare tariffs. Trump made it happen by declaring a national emergency over the summer. What do you think of when you think of an emergency? You think of a war, a tornado, a famine. You don't think of trade policy."
"Preventing health care costs from spiking for 20 million Americans. Could see the price they pay increase by an average of 75 percent. Stopping the military from unilaterally blowing up boats and killing people when Congress hasn't declared war. This is the sixth boat the U.S. military has struck in international waters, killing at least 29 people. Using their power of oversight to prevent abuse by federal agencies. Federal agents descending on a Halloween parade in Chicago."
On Tuesday, the Senate voted 52 to 48 to block tariffs that President Trump had imposed on Brazil, which had raised prices for coffee, beef, and bananas after a national emergency declaration. Five Republicans joined Democrats on that vote. SNAP benefits for millions face suspension. Health care costs could spike for about 20 million Americans, potentially increasing premiums by an average of 75 percent. The military has struck six boats in international waters, killing at least 29 people without a congressional declaration of war. Federal agents have descended on a Chicago Halloween parade, raising concerns about oversight and agency abuse.
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