The 119th Congress has found itself playing second fiddle as President Trump’s executive powers grow. Lawmakers are increasingly wary of their shrinking role in key policy decisions. Some on Capitol Hill believe it’s time to reassert congressional authority.
President Trump’s latest string of pardons has taken both Washington and even his own advisers by surprise. Reports indicate that some of these decisions were made with minimal transparency, revealing a new layer of unpredictability in the administration’s approach.
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit has nullified Alina Habba’s claim to be acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey, despite support from President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi. This ruling exposes how Trump’s approach to bypassing congressional input on certain appointments faced a legal roadblock.
President Donald Trump’s reliance on tariffs, or the threat of them, could soon face a legal reckoning. As the Supreme Court hears arguments this week, the justices will decide whether the president has pushed his tariff authority beyond what federal law allows, and the decision could have wide-ranging implications for his foreign policy.
The Supreme Court has authorized the Trump administration to rescind deportation protections for more than 300,000 Venezuelan immigrants. This decision signifies a pivotal moment in U.S. immigration policy, potentially affecting the futures of thousands of families across the country.
A federal appeals court has found President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs to be unconstitutional, but has permitted them to stay in effect for now. The decision addresses the tension between executive power and trade policy, without immediately reversing the tariffs.
A Federal official has sued former President Donald Trump, alleging that he exceeded his executive authority by attempting to remove her from an independent agency. The lawsuit raises fundamental questions about the boundaries of presidential power and the independence of key government organizations.
In an unprecedented move, President Donald Trump announced he’s considering revoking the citizenship of actress and activist Rosie O’Donnell due to her outspoken criticism of his administration. Legal experts highlight that such action would violate the 14th Amendment, which safeguards the citizenship of natural-born Americans like O’Donnell.
