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fromFortune
6 days ago

Trump suddenly at risk of losing a 'pillar' of his trade strategy and having to refund a big chunk of $159 billion from tariff revenues

Federal appeals court limited Trump’s power to impose sweeping import tariffs under national emergency authority, striking down many tariffs while allowing an appeal.
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fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

President Donald Trump needs Congress to keep control of DC police, experts say - Poynter

The Home Rule Act, signed in 1973 by President Richard Nixon, lets the president command the district's police department for up to 30 days in an emergency. After that, Congress must pass a joint resolution to extend federalization of local police.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Israel facing national emergency' as it battles worst fires in a decade, says Netanyahu

Wildfires near Jerusalem have escalated to a national emergency, prompting extensive emergency responses and evacuations.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

These 3 GOP senators voted to block Trump's sweeping tariffs

The Senate's symbolic vote illustrates notable GOP opposition to Trump's trade tariffs despite the House's inaction and a likely presidential veto.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Wildfires in Israel Force Towns Near Jerusalem to Evacuate

"The wildfires have forced evacuations, closed roads, and disrupted national memorial ceremonies, marking one of the toughest challenges for Israel's fire and rescue service in years."
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fromTruthout
4 months ago

Trump Has Issued 8 "National Emergencies" Since Reentering the White House, More Than Any Other Modern President

Trump's use of national emergency declarations demonstrates a significant bypassing of Congress, raising concerns about executive overreach.
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