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Cheat code for authoritarianism? Trump uses emergency powers to justify agenda
MSNBC· 2025-09-03 21:31
My next guest calls it Trump's cheat code for authoritarianism. The author of that piece joins us now, principal at Red Branch Consulting and former senior counsel during the Whitewater investigation, Paul Rosenwag. And also with us, MSNBC senior national and political correspondent.We got it right that time, Jacob Sooff. Lisa Rubin is still here. Um, all right, Paul, this is your piece.Uh, lay out how Donald Trump is using these emergency powers. Emergency powers have a long history and they make a lot of ...
Why GOP lawmakers may be in 'politically sticky situation' with Trump's tariffs
MSNBC· 2025-09-01 20:36
A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump overstepped his authority when he used emergency powers to launch sweeping tariffs in April. Now, as you heard, White House trade adviser Peter Navaro says they're ready to take the case all the way to the Supreme Court. On Friday, the panel ruled that the power to impose tariffs lies lies in fact with Congress.The appeals court did, not the president. Joining us now, MSNBC White House correspondent Aaya Gardner and CNBC senior analyst and commentator and p ...