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US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Trump's Do-Over Presidency

Trump's second term is defined by a more unrestrained exercise of presidential power, reflecting his desire to complete unfinished business.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Read The Atlantic's Interview With Donald Trump

Trump seeks to portray his presidency as focused on national service despite past controversies.
The interview in the Oval Office highlights Trump's flamboyant personality and his approach to power.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Prosecutors fight Trump's latest push to dismiss criminal hush-money case

Trump's status as president-elect does not provide immunity from criminal prosecution, according to Manhattan prosecutors.
Left-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Michael J. Sandel: Trump isn't stopped by the law, but by politics'

Michael J. Sandel highlights the growing danger of Donald Trump's second presidency, marked by a quest for revenge and testing of presidential limits.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Trump Struggles to Turn the Page on American Carnage'

Donald Trump attempts a unifying transformation by presenting himself as a unifying figure during the Republican National Convention, aiming to bridge political divides and heal the discord and division in American society.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Trump's Do-Over Presidency

Trump's second term is defined by a more unrestrained exercise of presidential power, reflecting his desire to complete unfinished business.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Read The Atlantic's Interview With Donald Trump

Trump seeks to portray his presidency as focused on national service despite past controversies.
The interview in the Oval Office highlights Trump's flamboyant personality and his approach to power.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Prosecutors fight Trump's latest push to dismiss criminal hush-money case

Trump's status as president-elect does not provide immunity from criminal prosecution, according to Manhattan prosecutors.
Left-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Michael J. Sandel: Trump isn't stopped by the law, but by politics'

Michael J. Sandel highlights the growing danger of Donald Trump's second presidency, marked by a quest for revenge and testing of presidential limits.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Trump Struggles to Turn the Page on American Carnage'

Donald Trump attempts a unifying transformation by presenting himself as a unifying figure during the Republican National Convention, aiming to bridge political divides and heal the discord and division in American society.
more#donald-trump
#trump-administration
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Behind the Curtain: The Trump actions actually busting boundaries

Trump suggests limited restraints on presidential power, raising concerns about the erosion of congressional authority and checks and balances.
US politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

What is Humphrey's executor? A look at the 90-Year-Old Supreme Court decision Trump is targeting

The Trump administration seeks to challenge a critical Supreme Court ruling that protects the independence of federal agencies.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump's firing of watchdog agency chief illegal and would give license to bully officials', judge rules

A judge ruled Trump's firing of the watchdog agency head illegal, potentially limiting presidential power and protecting whistleblower roles.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US supreme court temporarily blocks firing of head of federal whistleblower protection office

Supreme Court temporarily retains head of whistleblower protection agency amid Trump administration's legal disputes.
Court's decision reflects significant ongoing tension between presidential power and judicial authority.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Trump's Team Believes He Is an Elected Dictator

Trump voters are experiencing buyer's remorse as his agenda diverges from expectations, revealing concerns over authoritarian tendencies.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Behind the Curtain: The Trump actions actually busting boundaries

Trump suggests limited restraints on presidential power, raising concerns about the erosion of congressional authority and checks and balances.
US politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

What is Humphrey's executor? A look at the 90-Year-Old Supreme Court decision Trump is targeting

The Trump administration seeks to challenge a critical Supreme Court ruling that protects the independence of federal agencies.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump's firing of watchdog agency chief illegal and would give license to bully officials', judge rules

A judge ruled Trump's firing of the watchdog agency head illegal, potentially limiting presidential power and protecting whistleblower roles.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US supreme court temporarily blocks firing of head of federal whistleblower protection office

Supreme Court temporarily retains head of whistleblower protection agency amid Trump administration's legal disputes.
Court's decision reflects significant ongoing tension between presidential power and judicial authority.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Trump's Team Believes He Is an Elected Dictator

Trump voters are experiencing buyer's remorse as his agenda diverges from expectations, revealing concerns over authoritarian tendencies.
more#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 days ago

Trump's Tariffs Prompt Wave of Lawsuits

Trump's tariffs are causing significant conflict, prompting legal challenges that could redefine presidential power over trade.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Why Al Gore Is Shifting His Climate Activism Abroad

Al Gore warns that President Trump's actions are undermining federal climate policies and exceeding executive authority.
#democracy
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump is concentrating power. A key faction of judges supports the idea | Jan-Werner Muller

The article critiques the expansion of presidential power and the troubling inaction of the judiciary against unconstitutional actions.
Left-wing politics
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

Biden solemnly warns that the Supreme Court has fundamentally changed the country with its immunity ruling: 'May God help preserve our democracy'

The SCOTUS ruling on presidential immunity, granting absolute immunity to presidents for official acts, fundamentally changes the country.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Is This a Constitutional Crisis?

Former presidents should speak out against current threats to democracy and the unprecedented power grab by the Trump administration.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

Why Does America Have Presidential Term Limits?

Presidential term limits prevent the consolidation of power in the executive branch.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump is concentrating power. A key faction of judges supports the idea | Jan-Werner Muller

The article critiques the expansion of presidential power and the troubling inaction of the judiciary against unconstitutional actions.
Left-wing politics
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

Biden solemnly warns that the Supreme Court has fundamentally changed the country with its immunity ruling: 'May God help preserve our democracy'

The SCOTUS ruling on presidential immunity, granting absolute immunity to presidents for official acts, fundamentally changes the country.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Is This a Constitutional Crisis?

Former presidents should speak out against current threats to democracy and the unprecedented power grab by the Trump administration.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

Why Does America Have Presidential Term Limits?

Presidential term limits prevent the consolidation of power in the executive branch.
more#democracy
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

White House Takes Highly Unusual Step of Directly Firing Line Prosecutors

The White House's sudden firing of two career prosecutors raises concerns about presidential overreach.
#executive-orders
US politics
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Legality unlikely to sway public opinion about executive actions | Cornell Chronicle

Partisanship overshadows legal concerns regarding unilateral presidential actions, particularly for Trump and Biden.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

How Much Power Does President Trump Have?

Trump's executive orders signify a challenge to the constitutional balance of power between the presidency, Congress, and the Supreme Court.
US politics
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Legality unlikely to sway public opinion about executive actions | Cornell Chronicle

Partisanship overshadows legal concerns regarding unilateral presidential actions, particularly for Trump and Biden.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

How Much Power Does President Trump Have?

Trump's executive orders signify a challenge to the constitutional balance of power between the presidency, Congress, and the Supreme Court.
more#executive-orders
#trump
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Proposed Lawsuit for Constitutional Convention Cites Petitions From 1789

A legal push for a constitutional convention may aid Donald Trump's efforts to increase presidential power despite criticism from legal experts.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.twincities.com
5 months ago

Trump's criminal conviction won't stop him from getting security clearance as president

A president-elect with a criminal conviction faces significant barriers to accessing classified information vital for national security.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Proposed Lawsuit for Constitutional Convention Cites Petitions From 1789

A legal push for a constitutional convention may aid Donald Trump's efforts to increase presidential power despite criticism from legal experts.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.twincities.com
5 months ago

Trump's criminal conviction won't stop him from getting security clearance as president

A president-elect with a criminal conviction faces significant barriers to accessing classified information vital for national security.
more#trump
#jeffrey-toobin
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Royal authority': Jeffrey Toobin explores the US presidential pardon in his new book

Presidential pardons replicate royal authority and have been a tool for U.S. presidents for over 200 years.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Gerald Ford's Unlikely Role in the Imperial Presidency

Ford's pardon of Nixon initiated a troubling precedent for presidential power and accountability.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Royal authority': Jeffrey Toobin explores the US presidential pardon in his new book

Presidential pardons replicate royal authority and have been a tool for U.S. presidents for over 200 years.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Gerald Ford's Unlikely Role in the Imperial Presidency

Ford's pardon of Nixon initiated a troubling precedent for presidential power and accountability.
more#jeffrey-toobin
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Lindsey Graham Says Trump Was Wrong to Pardon Violent Jan. 6 Rioters

Senator Lindsey Graham opposes Trump's pardoning of Capitol rioters, arguing it sends a negative message about protecting law enforcement.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Legalytics Deep Dive #1: All The Presidents' Judges

Judicial appointments by presidents create lasting legacies that shape the future of the judiciary and reflect the values of the nation.
#political-influence
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

All The Presidential Cabinet Positions: Which Are the Most Powerful?

Cabinet members' power arises from their access to the President and their department's responsibilities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Left-wing politics

Joe Biden bombed during the debate. But who will ask him to step down?

President Lyndon Johnson's unprecedented decision to not seek re-election due to national and personal reasons is a notable exception in political history.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

All The Presidential Cabinet Positions: Which Are the Most Powerful?

Cabinet members' power arises from their access to the President and their department's responsibilities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Left-wing politics

Joe Biden bombed during the debate. But who will ask him to step down?

President Lyndon Johnson's unprecedented decision to not seek re-election due to national and personal reasons is a notable exception in political history.
more#political-influence
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Biden pardons his son, Trump will absolve his criminal allies. America shouldn't stand for this | Simon Jenkins

Presidential pardons often reflect political motives, raising concerns about the integrity of justice in the United States.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Even George Washington Was a Tyrant

George Washington's legacy is complex; although admired, it is intertwined with his role as a tyrant and enslaver.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Secret Files in Election Case Show How Judges Limited Trump's Privilege

Judges are actively scrutinizing the limits of executive privilege in relation to Donald Trump's legal challenges.
#supreme-court
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US news

Justice Kavanaugh on the Presidency, the Court and Taylor Swift

Justice Kavanaugh reflects on presidential power and the demands of being a Supreme Court justice versus being president.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US Elections

Here's the latest on the argument.

The Supreme Court will decide if Trump can face trial for alleged election subversion, impacting the scope of presidential power and timing of potential trial.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US Elections

Supreme Court to Hear Trump's Claim to Absolute Immunity'

The Supreme Court will decide if Trump must face trial, impacting the scope of presidential power and possibly delaying trial until after the 2024 election.
fromtime.com
1 year ago
Law

From Military Coups to Selling Nuclear Secrets, Supreme Court Wrestles With Implications of Granting Trump Immunity

The Supreme Court wrestles with the practical implications of granting former President Trump immunity from criminal prosecution.
fromThe Atlantic
1 year ago
Law

Trump Is Getting What He Wants

Supreme Court may lean towards limiting criminal prosecution of presidents rather than granting absolute immunity.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US news

Justice Kavanaugh on the Presidency, the Court and Taylor Swift

Justice Kavanaugh reflects on presidential power and the demands of being a Supreme Court justice versus being president.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US Elections

Here's the latest on the argument.

The Supreme Court will decide if Trump can face trial for alleged election subversion, impacting the scope of presidential power and timing of potential trial.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US Elections

Supreme Court to Hear Trump's Claim to Absolute Immunity'

The Supreme Court will decide if Trump must face trial, impacting the scope of presidential power and possibly delaying trial until after the 2024 election.
fromtime.com
1 year ago
Law

From Military Coups to Selling Nuclear Secrets, Supreme Court Wrestles With Implications of Granting Trump Immunity

The Supreme Court wrestles with the practical implications of granting former President Trump immunity from criminal prosecution.
fromThe Atlantic
1 year ago
Law

Trump Is Getting What He Wants

Supreme Court may lean towards limiting criminal prosecution of presidents rather than granting absolute immunity.
more#supreme-court
Law
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

Donald unchained: SCOTUS decision would give Trump the immunity to run rampant just in time for a possible 2nd term, experts say

SCOTUS immunity could lead to unchecked power for presidents to engage in unethical actions without legal repercussions.
Law
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

The Supreme Court Granted Trump Substantial Immunity

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of giving substantial immunity to Donald Trump, expanding presidential power significantly.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Thomas and Alito took part in the case, despite calls for their recusal.

The Supreme Court ruled that former President Trump has substantial immunity from prosecution, based on a crucial distinction between official and private conduct.
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