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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days agoUS states sue to stop Trump's latest global tariffs
Twenty-four Democratic-led states sued Trump's administration challenging 10 percent global tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, arguing the president illegally circumvented a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated his previous tariffs.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days agoNew York and other US states sue Trump over illegal and reckless' tariffs
Democratic attorneys general and governors from 24 states are suing Trump to block 15% tariffs, arguing he lacks constitutional authority and demanding state refunds for tariff costs.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days agoTop Trump Pentagon Official Says He's Not The Right Person' to Ask If the US Is At War
The Trump administration uses inconsistent terminology regarding military action against Iran, with officials avoiding formal war declarations while the president and Defense Secretary describe operations as war.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days agoTop Trump Pentagon Official Says He's Not The Right Person' to Ask If the US Is At War
The Trump administration uses inconsistent terminology regarding military action against Iran, with officials avoiding formal war declarations while the president and Defense Secretary describe operations as war.
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Left-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week agoIran strikes were launched without approval from Congress, deeply dividing lawmakers
Congressional Democrats and Republicans are pushing to limit presidential military authority in Iran after U.S. and Israel launched strikes without congressional approval, violating constitutional war powers.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week agoIran strikes were launched without approval from Congress, deeply dividing lawmakers
Congressional Democrats and Republicans are pushing to limit presidential military authority in Iran after U.S. and Israel launched strikes without congressional approval, violating constitutional war powers.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
5 days agoIn brief: Richmond's U.S. Rep. Garamendi comments about attacks on Iran
Once again, in direct violation of the United States Constitution, President Donald Trump has ordered attacks against Iran without congressional authorization. This marks the second instance this year in which the president has undertaken military action without the approval of Congress, an action that should concern all Americans.
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fromLos Angeles Times
6 days agoSen. Padilla preps for Trump trying to seize control of elections via emergency order
Senator Padilla prepares to force a Senate vote to terminate any election emergency declaration Trump might issue, arguing such action would be unconstitutional and exceed presidential authority.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 week agoThe Paradox of Trump's Iran Attack
Trump's military action against Iran presents opportunities for regional change and Iranian liberation while simultaneously threatening constitutional freedoms through executive overreach and congressional abdication of authority.
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