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Despite some big losses, Supreme Court rewards Trump’s power play
The U.S. Supreme Court expanded Donald Trump’s executive authority while rejecting his bid to limit birthright citizenship and uphold tariffs.
U.S. Supreme Court appears reluctant to let Trump fire Fed’s Lisa Cook
U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism toward President Trump’s effort to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, citing due process and central bank independence.
Supreme Court weighs Trump effort to fire Fed governor
The U.S. Supreme Court considers whether President Trump can fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, testing limits on executive power and central bank independence.
Trump seeks shutdown cuts; courts hampered earlier efforts
Trump’s funding cuts spark over 150 lawsuits as courts weigh whether the administration’s actions violate Congress’ constitutional spending authority.
Supreme Court term tests Trump’s executive power
The Supreme Court’s new term centers on Trump’s expansive presidential powers, with key cases on tariffs, LGBTQ rights, and birthright citizenship.
Trump sues Maryland judges over deportation order pause
Trump administration sues all Maryland federal judges over an order pausing migrant deportations, escalating conflict over immigration enforcement power.
St. Thomas forum takes critical look at Trump’s second term
Students gathered April 15 in Minneapolis with professors at the University of St. Thomas School of Law to talk about the first 100 days of the second Trump administration.
Justices seem intent on taking small steps in dealing with Trump’s agenda
Trump’s unparalleled flex of presidential power seems destined for several dates at a Supreme Court that he helped shape with three appointees during his first term.
Second federal judge extends injunction barring funding freeze
A second federal judge on Thursday extended a block barring the Trump administration from freezing grants and loans potentially totaling trillions of dollars.
When Republican Nixon listened to liberal Moynihan
If more administrations handled domestic issues in the way the Nixon White House did in 1969, there would be many fewer complaints about powerful White House staffs.
Obama defiant
President Obama has decided to rely upon an aggressive and expansive definition of his executive powers in order to make policy regardless of congressional preferences.
Top News
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- Feds seek to intervene in Wisconsin suit challenging ICE detainers
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