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The Economist· 2025-10-03 22:00
Political Analysis - The Supreme Court's new term may grant Donald Trump more authority [1] - Congress is shirking its responsibilities, leading to a power imbalance [1] - The Supreme Court is caught in the middle of a power struggle between the President and Congress [1]
Trump's REVENGE: Top DOJ post goes to legal newbie as dept targets political foes
MSNBC· 2025-09-23 23:22
Political and Legal Concerns - The appointment of a personal lawyer with no prosecutorial experience to a top DOJ post raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest and politically motivated investigations [1] - The rush to investigate former FBI director James Comey due to the statute of limitations expiring in 8 days raises concerns about the thoroughness and fairness of the investigation [2] - The executive order declaring Antifa a terrorist organization, despite federal law enforcement characterizing it as an ideology, is seen as an attempt to stifle political dissent and create an atmosphere of fear [3][9] - The Supreme Court's decisions allowing Trump to fire the FTC commissioner are viewed as enabling presidential overreach and undermining legal precedent [4][5] - The Supreme Court's perceived favoritism towards the former president is highlighted by its differing treatment of cases involving the former and current presidents [16] Supreme Court and its Impact - The Supreme Court's 16-case winning streak for the Trump administration raises concerns about its impartiality and potential ideological compromise [12][13] - The court is accused of enabling the former president to act in violation of congressional statutes while hindering the current president's ability to exercise congressionally granted authority [16] - Public education and democracy reform, including limiting the Supreme Court's jurisdiction, imposing term limits, and expanding its size, are proposed as solutions to address concerns about the court's power [20][21]
X @BBC News (World)
BBC News (World)· 2025-09-22 23:33
US Supreme Court to revisit laws curtailing Trump's power to fire top officials https://t.co/gFQS2OFAxi ...
Trump’s winning streak: Law professor breaks down his Supreme Court shadow docket victories
MSNBC· 2025-09-13 21:13
ICE agents are now free to do sweeping stops around Los Angeles after the Supreme Court this week overruled a California district judge, prompting this reaction from LA Mayor Karen Bass. From the beginning, we have known that Los Angeles has been used as a test case for total dominance and unchecked power by the federal government. The rule of law used to mean something, not just to us, but to the Supreme Court.But now, with the stroke of a pen, the Supreme Court has undermined the rights of millions. I'm j ...
Inside federal judges' frustration with SCOTUS in Trump cases
MSNBC· 2025-09-07 14:00
in the land. That's because after Trump faced a stinging week of push back from the lower courts on a number of his controversial policies, it's expected that he will take his grievances to the conservative majority Supreme Court in an effort to overturn those rulings. Already this week, Trump has asked the Supreme Court to step in and overturn a ruling that found his sweeping tariffs to be illegal.Since returning to the White House, Scotas has come to Trump's aid on a number of cases. We've talked about hi ...
Judge ruling against Trump's troop deployment will be 'absolute brawl' at Supreme Court
MSNBC· 2025-09-02 20:01
A federal judge has ruled that President Trump's use of the National Guard in Los Angeles this summer was illegal. In his 52-page ruling, federal judge Charles Brier says that Trump violated a 19th century law barring the use of soldiers as cops. The judge then warned the efforts to send troops into other cities could amount to quote creating a national police force with the president as its chief.Joining us now, former federal prosecutor and former lawyer with the Department of Justice and the National Sec ...
Judge Says Troop Sending National Guard to LA Was Illegal
Bloomberg Television· 2025-09-02 19:04
We've been talking so much about the potential for National Guard troops or federal law enforcement to enter Chicago has been the next city that President Trump has highlighted here, Of course, there on the streets of Washington, D. C. He's suggested other cities like New York might get that treatment next.All of this, of course, began in Los Angeles a couple of months ago. And at the time, even when he was threatening Los Angeles, no one really took it that seriously. This was an unthinkable move in terms ...
Appeals court strikes down many of President Trump's tariffs, ruling they are illegal
CNBC Television· 2025-09-02 15:16
In the meantime, many of the president's global tariffs are in doubt, as you might know, following that high-profile court ruling on Friday. Our Aean Jav has more on that this morning. Morning, Aean. >> Yeah, good morning, guys. We will see the president uh on camera today uh in an unrelated event this afternoon. So, we may hear from him directly on this court ruling that came down late on Friday. But his top trade adviser, Peter Navaro, said yesterday it'll be the end of the United States if President Trum ...
Our founders gave decisions over tariffs and taxes to Congress, not the president: Neal Katyal
CNBC Television· 2025-09-02 13:01
Legal & Regulatory Landscape - A federal appeals court ruled President Trump overstepped his authority imposing tariffs [1] - The court decision favors the argument that tariff decisions belong to Congress, not the President [2] - The administration has until October 14th to decide whether to appeal to the Supreme Court or go to Congress [18] - The Supreme Court previously ruled that Congress must affirmatively authorize rules, referencing the 1950 steel mill seizure case [7][8] Potential Business Impact - Businesses are in a difficult position, needing clarity on tariff rules for long-term planning [13][15] - Some businesses are considering manufacturing in the US due to the tariffs, while others are waiting for the situation to resolve [13][14] - The legality of tariffs collected is questioned, with potential for refund actions if the ruling stands [10][11] Presidential Powers & Limitations - The President has limited power to impose a 15% temporary tariff for 150 days under Section 122 of the Trade Act [17] - The tariffs imposed exceeded the President's power by being up to 50% or even 150% and indefinite [17]
Why GOP lawmakers may be in 'politically sticky situation' with Trump's tariffs
MSNBC· 2025-09-01 20:36
Trade Policy & Legal Challenges - A federal appeals court ruled President Trump overstepped authority imposing tariffs, power lies with Congress [1][3] - The White House may take the case to the Supreme Court [1][3] - The ruling affects reciprocal tariffs and fentanyl trafficking tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, which remain in effect until October 14 [4] - Steel and aluminum tariffs, sectoral tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, and some tariffs from Trump's first term are still allowed [5] Economic Impact & Market Reaction - The amount of tariffs collected is estimated between $1 billion and $150 billion [6] - Businesses would need to apply for rebates to get refunds on customs duties or import taxes already paid [7] - Potential tariff rollbacks may not be as catastrophic as portrayed [8] - Markets are currently driven by AI buildout and prospects for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September [16][17] - Tariff rollbacks could mean less inflationary pressure and more room for the Federal Reserve to cut rates [17] Political Implications - If the Supreme Court rules against the President, the White House might turn to Congress to implement tariffs, creating a politically difficult situation for Republicans [13][15] - Constituents are expressing concerns about the impact of tariffs on their finances [14]