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Trump Picks Russell Vought, Key Figure in Project 2025, to Lead OMB

Trump's nomination of Russell T. Vought for OMB signifies a move to strengthen presidential authority as part of Project 2025.

Trump Plans to Seize Control of the Budget Via an Obscure Legal Theory

Trump's proposed budget cuts challenge the constitutional separation of powers, asserting presidential authority over appropriations.
His administration advocates for a broad interpretation of executive power in budget management.

Trump's early second-term choices fuel fears of extremist agenda

Trump's recent appointments suggest a shift towards an extremist immigration agenda.

Trump Takes Aim at Republicans

Trump aims to bypass Republicans while enacting his agenda, undermining traditional legislative authority.

Trump Moves to Replace Officials Whom New Presidents Traditionally Leave Alone

Trump's administration is undermining traditional constraints by replacing key figures that typically retain their positions during transition.

Could Trump bypass Congress if Republicans don't push through his Cabinet picks?

Trump aims to exert more executive power through recess appointments, challenging Congress's authority.

Trump Picks Russell Vought, Key Figure in Project 2025, to Lead OMB

Trump's nomination of Russell T. Vought for OMB signifies a move to strengthen presidential authority as part of Project 2025.

Trump Plans to Seize Control of the Budget Via an Obscure Legal Theory

Trump's proposed budget cuts challenge the constitutional separation of powers, asserting presidential authority over appropriations.
His administration advocates for a broad interpretation of executive power in budget management.

Trump's early second-term choices fuel fears of extremist agenda

Trump's recent appointments suggest a shift towards an extremist immigration agenda.

Trump Takes Aim at Republicans

Trump aims to bypass Republicans while enacting his agenda, undermining traditional legislative authority.

Trump Moves to Replace Officials Whom New Presidents Traditionally Leave Alone

Trump's administration is undermining traditional constraints by replacing key figures that typically retain their positions during transition.

Could Trump bypass Congress if Republicans don't push through his Cabinet picks?

Trump aims to exert more executive power through recess appointments, challenging Congress's authority.
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Trump Will Have Enormous Power Over Climate Action. Here's Why.

Modern presidents wield greater power to influence climate policy due to a lack of recent comprehensive environmental legislation.
#legal-issues

Monday Briefing

President Biden pardoned his son Hunter, citing politically motivated charges.

Trump Too Busy Presidenting For Criminal Process, Still Finds Time To Sue All Media

Dismissal of Trump's criminal charges is argued to be essential for preserving executive power; legality surrounding a sitting president's indictment remains contentious.

Monday Briefing

President Biden pardoned his son Hunter, citing politically motivated charges.

Trump Too Busy Presidenting For Criminal Process, Still Finds Time To Sue All Media

Dismissal of Trump's criminal charges is argued to be essential for preserving executive power; legality surrounding a sitting president's indictment remains contentious.
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#legislation

Opinion | Donald Trump's Theory of Power Is More Power for Donald Trump

Proposals by Trump and allies threaten the constitutional balance of power, potentially making the presidency more authoritative over Congress.

Tell the Senate: Don't Weaponize the Treasury Department Against Nonprofits

H.R. 9495 threatens nonprofit organizations by enabling indiscriminate removal of their tax-exempt status.

Opinion | Donald Trump's Theory of Power Is More Power for Donald Trump

Proposals by Trump and allies threaten the constitutional balance of power, potentially making the presidency more authoritative over Congress.

Tell the Senate: Don't Weaponize the Treasury Department Against Nonprofits

H.R. 9495 threatens nonprofit organizations by enabling indiscriminate removal of their tax-exempt status.
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#congress

What does the Republican trifecta' mean for Trump and his agenda?

Trump's control of both Congress chambers and the presidency presents an unprecedented opportunity for significant policy changes.

Supreme Court Hears Cases on Power of Federal Agencies

The Supreme Court may undermine executive branch authority by limiting Congress's power to delegate to federal agencies.

What does the Republican trifecta' mean for Trump and his agenda?

Trump's control of both Congress chambers and the presidency presents an unprecedented opportunity for significant policy changes.

Supreme Court Hears Cases on Power of Federal Agencies

The Supreme Court may undermine executive branch authority by limiting Congress's power to delegate to federal agencies.
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Biden urged to use clemency powers to tackle crisis' of US mass incarceration

More than 60 members of Congress urge Biden to use his clemency powers for family reunification and to address unfair sentencing.
#recess-appointments

Recess appointments: Can Trump bypass Senate to appoint Gaetz, other aides?

Trump's support for recess appointments threatens congressional oversight and risks a significant shift in the balance of power within the U.S. government.

Johnson doesn't rule out use of recess appointments

The president-elect insists that leadership roles within the Senate require commitments to recess appointments for timely confirmations.

Recess appointments: Can Trump bypass Senate to appoint Gaetz, other aides?

Trump's support for recess appointments threatens congressional oversight and risks a significant shift in the balance of power within the U.S. government.

Johnson doesn't rule out use of recess appointments

The president-elect insists that leadership roles within the Senate require commitments to recess appointments for timely confirmations.
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#trump-presidency

How Trump 2.0 Would Remake Washington

Trump's potential second term signifies a shift towards radical executive governance, focusing on concentrated presidential powers and dismantling institutional checks.

Project 2025, the conservative roadmap to transform America with Donald Trump in office

Project 2025 seeks to implement conservative policies and increase executive power if Trump wins the 2024 election.

How Trump 2.0 Would Remake Washington

Trump's potential second term signifies a shift towards radical executive governance, focusing on concentrated presidential powers and dismantling institutional checks.

Project 2025, the conservative roadmap to transform America with Donald Trump in office

Project 2025 seeks to implement conservative policies and increase executive power if Trump wins the 2024 election.
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#supreme-court

The One Reason a Second Trump Presidency Would Be So Much Worse

Trump's vision of presidential power aligns with authoritarian beliefs, seeing himself as above the law.

When The Stars Don't Align For Justices Kavanaugh And Roberts

Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized the historical significance and implications of prosecuting a former president, asserting the need to carefully assess executive power.

The One Reason a Second Trump Presidency Would Be So Much Worse

Trump's vision of presidential power aligns with authoritarian beliefs, seeing himself as above the law.

When The Stars Don't Align For Justices Kavanaugh And Roberts

Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized the historical significance and implications of prosecuting a former president, asserting the need to carefully assess executive power.
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Healey to immediately implement gun control law in face of opposition

Gov. Maura Healey is implementing a gun control law early, countering efforts to suspend it by opponents.

Project 2025 Is About Much More Than Trump

Project 2025 is a culmination of a decades-long campaign to expand executive power, originating from Richard Nixon's presidency.

George Washington established the presidency. How much of it would he recognize now?

The Founding Fathers initially envisioned the presidency as a limited role, contrasting sharply with its current perception as the most powerful office in the world.

The ACLU has a blueprint to constrain Trump in a second presidential term

The ACLU is preparing to counter potential abuses of executive power by Trump and his allies, particularly in cracking down on protesters and prosecuting political enemies.

All The Times Republican Supreme Court Justices Lied About Presidential Immunity Under Oath

Presidents declared immune to prosecution for crimes while in office by Supreme Court ruling.
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