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#presidential-removal-power

fromThe New Yorker

4 hours ago

Donald Trump's Pardon Economy

Wealthy offenders can leverage connections for clemency, exemplified by Rod Blagojevich's case and his lobbying efforts post-pardon.

US politics

A pardon for a price?

fromThe New Yorker

4 hours ago

Donald Trump's Pardon Economy

Wealthy offenders can leverage connections for clemency, exemplified by Rod Blagojevich's case and his lobbying efforts post-pardon.

US politics

A pardon for a price?

more#clemency

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

6 hours ago

From bullets to lone actors, the changing face of threats to the US presidency - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Political violence against US presidents is a long-standing issue in American history, with numerous assassination attempts occurring over two centuries.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

4 hours ago

White House Ousts Entire National Science Board

The Presidential Personnel Office sent members of the board a message saying, 'On behalf of President Donald J. Trump, I'm writing to inform you that your position as a member of the National Science Board is terminated, effective immediately.'

Non-profit organizations

#filibuster

16 hours ago

US politics

GOP Senator Calls for Nuking Filibuster to Fund DHS After Attempted Trump Killing: Moment of National Danger'

US politics

Under pressure from President Trump, can the filibuster survive 2026?

16 hours ago

GOP Senator Calls for Nuking Filibuster to Fund DHS After Attempted Trump Killing: Moment of National Danger'

Senator Ron Johnson advocates for eliminating the filibuster to fund the Department of Homeland Security amid national security concerns following an assassination attempt on Trump.

Under pressure from President Trump, can the filibuster survive 2026?

Pressure mounts on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to eliminate the filibuster for passing Trump's voting regulation agenda.

Indicted Democrat Who Just Quit Congress Is Running for Re-election

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress amid federal charges but is still running for re-election despite her party's denouncement of her actions.

fromThe New Yorker

Why Senator Rand Paul Voted to Limit Donald Trump's War Powers

Rand Paul was the sole Republican to vote in favor of restricting the President's power to make war in Iran, opposing Trump on tariff policy and budget issues.

Right-wing politics

Retirement

Old Age Is Catching Up With Congress. This Morbid Pattern Is Proof.

Rep. David Scott of Georgia, a long-serving congressman, died unexpectedly while running for reelection, marking a concerning trend of lawmakers dying in office.

#trump-administration

The One Part of the Court System Where Trump's Takeover Plans Have Been a Smashing Success

Trump's administration has aggressively reshaped the immigration court system by removing judges and asserting unilateral control over deportation cases.

Former Biglaw Partner Warns There Are No 'Guardrails' Left Around Trump - And Someone Is Taking Advantage - Above the Law

Ty Cobb warns that without experienced advisors, Trump's decisions may be manipulated by bad actors, raising concerns about foreign influence on U.S. policy.

Trump Just Caved On One of His Biggest Power Grabs

Trump's DOJ conceded district courts' authority to appoint U.S. attorneys, marking a significant retreat from its previous stance on executive power.

The One Part of the Court System Where Trump's Takeover Plans Have Been a Smashing Success

Trump's administration has aggressively reshaped the immigration court system by removing judges and asserting unilateral control over deportation cases.

Former Biglaw Partner Warns There Are No 'Guardrails' Left Around Trump - And Someone Is Taking Advantage - Above the Law

Ty Cobb warns that without experienced advisors, Trump's decisions may be manipulated by bad actors, raising concerns about foreign influence on U.S. policy.

more#trump-administration

Trump Just Caved On One of His Biggest Power Grabs

Trump's DOJ conceded district courts' authority to appoint U.S. attorneys, marking a significant retreat from its previous stance on executive power.

US news

With Virginia vote, Democrats gain edge over Trump's national GOP redistricting push

Virginia approved a constitutional amendment allowing lawmakers to redraw congressional maps, potentially increasing Democratic representation in the House.

Media industry

Attorney General Says He Hasn't Even Read Damning Report About Subordinate Kash Patel: Next Question'

FBI Director Kash Patel was mistakenly reported as fired due to a technical issue, leading to controversy over his conduct and a defamation lawsuit.

GOP Lawmaker Insists Line of Succession' Not Be Allowed At One Event: Could Have All Been Taken Out'

Presidential line of succession should not be at the same event due to security risks, as highlighted by a recent shooting incident.

fromFortune

20 hours ago

The presidential line of succession was at the shooting that targeted the Trump administration. Amid security doubts, 'the system worked,' AG says | Fortune

The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner posed a significant risk to President Trump and many top officials in the line of succession.

19 hours ago

GOP Lawmaker Insists Line of Succession' Not Be Allowed At One Event: Could Have All Been Taken Out'

Presidential line of succession should not be at the same event due to security risks, as highlighted by a recent shooting incident.

fromFortune

20 hours ago

The presidential line of succession was at the shooting that targeted the Trump administration. Amid security doubts, 'the system worked,' AG says | Fortune

The shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner posed a significant risk to President Trump and many top officials in the line of succession.

Even a GOP Judge Agreed That Abortion Is a Constitutionally Protected Right

Abortion is now a protected right in the Pennsylvania Constitution, ensuring reproductive autonomy and Medicaid coverage for low-income women.

How the Supreme Court Should Respond to Trump's Fed Probe Surrender

The DOJ dropped its investigation into Jerome Powell, highlighting Trump's attempts to influence the Federal Reserve's independence.

#trump

US Elections

Trump Rails Against Supreme Court Over Absence Of One Little Half Sentence' On Tariffs

Washington DC

Doesn't President Trump Have Anything Better To Do?': CNN Guest Hits POTUS for Fixating on Reflecting Pool

Left-wing politics

The supreme court needs to put limits on Trump's use of the pardoning power | Steven Greenhouse

fromIntelligencer

Trump Rants at Supreme Court About Case He Hasn't Even Lost Yet

Trump expresses frustration with the Supreme Court, criticizing justices for their decisions and perceived lack of unity among conservative members.

fromTruthout

Top Democrats Make Momentum Behind Trump Impeachment Screech to a Halt

Democratic leaders opted against impeachment of Trump, citing it as a distraction from midterm campaign priorities despite widespread calls for action.

Trump Just Automated Draft Entry. It's Time for the Supreme Court to Step In.

Trump's military actions raise serious concerns about the potential for a draft and the constitutional implications surrounding it.

Trump Rails Against Supreme Court Over Absence Of One Little Half Sentence' On Tariffs

Trump criticized the Supreme Court for a ruling that led to $159 billion in tariff refunds, claiming a single sentence could have changed the outcome.

Doesn't President Trump Have Anything Better To Do?': CNN Guest Hits POTUS for Fixating on Reflecting Pool

Trump's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool cost $2 million instead of the projected $301 million and was completed in one week.

The supreme court needs to put limits on Trump's use of the pardoning power | Steven Greenhouse

Trump's pardons undermine democracy and ethics, deviating from Hamilton's vision of cautious presidential pardoning.

fromIntelligencer

Trump Rants at Supreme Court About Case He Hasn't Even Lost Yet

Trump expresses frustration with the Supreme Court, criticizing justices for their decisions and perceived lack of unity among conservative members.

fromTruthout

Top Democrats Make Momentum Behind Trump Impeachment Screech to a Halt

Democratic leaders opted against impeachment of Trump, citing it as a distraction from midterm campaign priorities despite widespread calls for action.

Trump Just Automated Draft Entry. It's Time for the Supreme Court to Step In.

Trump's military actions raise serious concerns about the potential for a draft and the constitutional implications surrounding it.

more#trump

fromThe American Conservative

Who's Afraid of Losing Midterms?

Republicans face challenges in upcoming midterms due to low popularity and unfavorable conditions, while Democrats benefit from redistricting and polling advantages.

#supreme-court

fromThe Nation

Law

Why the Supreme Court Justices Are Suddenly Casting Shade on Each Other

SF politics

Leaked Memos Reveal Just How Much the Supreme Court Has Betrayed the Constitution

US Elections

So Stupidly!' Trump Rips Supreme Court Including Justices Nominated by Me' in Scorching CNBC Rant

US politics

A New Supreme Court Leak Shows John Roberts at His Worst

fromenglish.elpais.com

3 weeks ago

Right-wing politics

US Supreme Court leans toward delivering another blow to Trump's immigration policy

US politics

The Shadow Docket Memos Are Damning. So Naturally, The Right Is Talking About The Leak. - Above the Law

fromThe Nation

Why the Supreme Court Justices Are Suddenly Casting Shade on Each Other

The Supreme Court justices are publicly expressing their divisions, revealing a significant crisis within the court.

SF politics

Leaked Memos Reveal Just How Much the Supreme Court Has Betrayed the Constitution

The Supreme Court's shadow docket is used to bypass traditional legal processes, reflecting a conservative majority's influence on significant policy decisions.

So Stupidly!' Trump Rips Supreme Court Including Justices Nominated by Me' in Scorching CNBC Rant

Trump criticized the Supreme Court for a decision that led to a $165 billion tariff repayment, expressing disappointment over their lack of support.

A New Supreme Court Leak Shows John Roberts at His Worst

Chief Justice Roberts' lobbying against Obama's climate policy reveals partisan motivations behind the Supreme Court's shadow docket decisions.

fromenglish.elpais.com

3 weeks ago

Right-wing politics

US Supreme Court leans toward delivering another blow to Trump's immigration policy

The Shadow Docket Memos Are Damning. So Naturally, The Right Is Talking About The Leak. - Above the Law

Leaked memos reveal how Chief Justice Roberts led the Supreme Court to create the shadow docket, highlighting internal dysfunction and predetermined outcomes.

With 3 resignations in a week, Congress faces scrutiny for how it handles misconduct

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned amid allegations of using disaster relief funds for her campaign and awaits trial for wire fraud and money laundering.

#impeachment

US politics

Inside the House Dem push to impeach Trump on Day 1

US politics

"That's not the fight right now": Democrats shut down talk of impeaching Trump this year

Inside the House Dem push to impeach Trump on Day 1

Democrats are strategizing for a potential impeachment of Trump, with growing support among party members and the public for such action.

"That's not the fight right now": Democrats shut down talk of impeaching Trump this year

Democrats are focusing on practical solutions rather than impeachment or the 25th Amendment in response to Trump's actions.

Trump Seems to Be Planning Ahead for Losing the Senate

Democrats are likely to gain control of the House and potentially the Senate in the upcoming midterms.

The Trump Administration Has Fired Over 100 Immigration Judges Without Explanation - Above the Law

The Trump administration has fired immigration judges who upheld due process in deportation cases, undermining the Fourteenth Amendment.

House barrels toward rare double expulsion votes

Cherfilus-McCormick was found guilty by the Ethics Committee on a litany of charges, most notably for funneling $5 million in COVID relief funds to her congressional campaign.

SF politics

Court blocks Trump's executive order suspending asylum access

An appeals court blocked Trump's executive order suspending asylum access, affirming the right to apply for asylum at the border.

fromJezebel

The Trump Admin Is Bringing Back Firing Squads like It's 1890

The federal government is reinstating the death penalty using firing squads alongside other methods for federal crimes.

Adios to Another Member of Trump's Esteemed Cabinet

Allegations of misconduct and a toxic work environment surround Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer, leading to her resignation amid congressional scrutiny.

Once Again, Congress Has Failed to Use Its Constitutional Powers to End the President's Ridiculous War

The Senate failed to stop the president's war, highlighting Congress's ongoing inability to exercise its constitutional powers.

US news

Why Congress rarely pushes back when presidents deploy military force

Once Again, Congress Has Failed to Use Its Constitutional Powers to End the President's Ridiculous War

The Senate failed to stop the president's war, highlighting Congress's ongoing inability to exercise its constitutional powers.

US news

Why Congress rarely pushes back when presidents deploy military force

more#war-powers

Trump administration to prioritise seeking death penalty, use firing squads

The Trump administration plans to expand the federal death penalty, including using firing squads, despite ongoing controversies and concerns about wrongful convictions.

Trump administration pushes DoJ to pursue denaturalization cases report

The Trump administration is initiating denaturalization cases against 384 foreign-born US citizens, targeting those who illegally obtained citizenship.

Trump's Fed chair pick says he'll maintain independence but won't say president lost 2020 election

We need to take politics out of monetary policy and monetary policy out of politics. If I'm confirmed, the Federal Reserve should stay in its lane.

US politics

House Democratic leadership signals sudden openness to 25th Amendment push

Democratic lawmakers are increasingly pressured to consider drastic measures against Trump due to rising political costs of inaction.

That is False': Ace Reporter Hammers Senate Dem For Wrongly Using His Reporting At Hearing

Sen. Ruben Gallego misrepresented Trump's comments about Kevin Warsh's commitment to interest rate cuts during a confirmation hearing.

The Judiciary Is Still Unaccountable, And This Congress Won't Fix It - Above the Law

The Judiciary Accountability Act aims to extend anti-discrimination protections to judiciary employees, promoting transparency and accountability in the judicial system.

fromemptywheel

Democrats Need to Solve the Tactical Problems with Impeachment before Relying on It - emptywheel

Peter Magyar demands resignations and anti-corruption measures following his victory, aiming to unlock EU funds while warning of document shredding by Viktor Orbán's team.

fromwww.amny.com

Op-Ed | It is hard to appreciate how much power the U.S. Justice Department wields | amNewYork

The Justice Department is suing New York City over its sanctuary city laws, highlighting tensions between federal and local policies.

fromThe Nation

Why Does the Supreme Court Treat Trump Like a "Regular" President?

The Supreme Court applies the presumption of regularity doctrine to Trump, assuming good faith and proper conduct despite evidence of illegal and unconstitutional motivations, creating a fictional version of the president divorced from reality.

3 weeks ago

US lower court judges are challenging Trump's war on the rule of law', experts say

District court judges are increasingly challenging Donald Trump's policies, issuing rulings that block key actions and provoke strong reactions from the president.

President or Congress? Who in the US has the power to declare war?

Trump launched military strikes against Iran citing self-defense, bypassing Congress, while Democrats challenged his constitutional authority and Republicans blocked a war powers resolution to halt further action.

fromIntelligencer

The Supreme Court Could Still Tilt the Midterms to the GOP

The Supreme Court may soon gut Section Two of the Voting Rights Act, potentially enabling widespread partisan gerrymandering and reducing minority representation in Congress and state legislatures.

The Executive Branch Discovers Judicial Independence, Hates It - Above the Law

DOJ solicited prosecutors for examples of judges who ruled against the government to report to Congress for potential impeachment.

It's up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war'

Congress holds constitutional authority to declare war, not the president, despite the Senate failing to pass a resolution limiting Trump's military powers regarding Iran.

fromwww.amny.com

Op-Ed | The Trump administration believes that it has the right to decide what the rule of law is | amNewYork

A federal judge invalidated the Trump administration's policy of deporting undocumented immigrants to third countries rather than their home countries, ruling it violates U.S. law protecting against torture and persecution.

#immigration-detention

US politics

Even A Trump Judge Knows We're In The Middle Of A Constitutional Crisis - Above the Law

US politics

Trump Administration Learns To Its Dismay It 'Cannot Alter Substantive Rights' - Above the Law

US politics

Even A Trump Judge Knows We're In The Middle Of A Constitutional Crisis - Above the Law

more#immigration-detention

US politics

Trump Administration Learns To Its Dismay It 'Cannot Alter Substantive Rights' - Above the Law

Republican Joins With Dems on Constitutional Amendment to Give Congress Power to Reject Trump Pardons

A proposed constitutional amendment would let Congress review and potentially nullify presidential pardons via a two-thirds congressional vote within 60 days.

fromFortune

Congress realizes maybe it's a bad idea to let presidents declare war unilaterally after decades of letting it slide | Fortune

Trump claims broad presidential military authority, conducting operations in Latin America and Iran while Congress debates constitutional limits on executive war powers.

fromTruthout

Trump's Lawlessness Joins Strategic Use of Law to Create a Facade of Legitimacy

President Trump received an unconditional discharge sentence despite a 34-felony conviction, and has demonstrated inconsistent positions on constitutional obligations and legal compliance.

fromenglish.elpais.com