The Supreme Court heard nearly three hours of oral arguments on November 5, 2025, in the consolidated cases Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump and Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, addressing whether the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) authorizes President Trump to unilaterally impose …
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled 7-4 that President Trump unlawfully exceeded his emergency powers authority when imposing sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The full court held that Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ …
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Trump administration orders federal takeover of DC Metropolitan Police, attempting to replace Chief Pamela Smith with DEA Administrator Terry Cole as “emergency police commissioner.” Federal judge forces administration to back down after DC lawsuit, Smith retains position.
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Three-judge panel (2 Trump, 1 Biden appointees) unanimously grants stay after Judge Breyer ruled deployment exceeded authority. Court finds ‘colorable basis’ under Title 10 for 4,100 Guard troops and 700 Marines in LA. Rules governors have no veto power over federal deployment. Case …
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A federal district judge in Northern California ruled on June 12, 2025, that the Trump administration’s federalization of California National Guard and deployment of 700 active-duty Marines to Los Angeles likely violated the Posse Comitatus Act and principles of federalism. The judge found the …
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President federalized California’s National Guard and deployed additional forces to Los Angeles over the Governor’s objection; includes 700 Marines deploying to downtown Los Angeles
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Federal judges across multiple courts ruled that President Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose unilateral tariffs was illegal and exceeded presidential authority. On May 29, 2025, U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras granted a preliminary …
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In an extraordinary session, the Supreme Court issues an emergency order clearing the way for President Trump to fire two Democratic-appointed independent agency leaders, revealing deep institutional tensions. The fragmented 6-3 ruling exposes unprecedented challenges to constitutional checks and …
President Trump declared a national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) to impose sweeping ‘reciprocal tariffs,’ marking the first time in IEEPA’s 48-year history that a president used the emergency statute—designed for genuine national …
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President Trump declared nine new national emergencies between January 20 and April 30, 2025—more emergency declarations in his first 100 days than any other modern president in that timeframe. The declarations invoked extraordinary executive powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers …
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On his first day in office, President Trump issued a National Energy Emergency declaration to fast-track fossil fuel production and bypass environmental regulations, including NEPA requirements and Clean Air Act standards. The White House fact sheet claimed the emergency would ‘increase our …
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Trump declared a national energy emergency on January 20, 2025, stating “We will drill, baby, drill” during inauguration. The order enables emergency permitting procedures, expedites fossil fuel infrastructure, and directs rescinding 2021-2025 environmental regulations. A companion order …
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President Biden exercised Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) 55 times from August 2021 through September 2024, transferring $31.7 billion in weapons from Pentagon stockpiles to Ukraine without normal Congressional oversight. Congress expanded PDA’s annual cap from $100 million to $11 …
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Biden’s plan to cancel up to $430 billion in student loan debt exceeded executive authority under the HEROES Act. The plan would have forgiven up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients and $10,000 for other borrowers, affecting 43 million Americans. …
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to block President Biden’s OSHA mandate requiring businesses with 100+ employees to enforce COVID vaccination or weekly testing, affecting 84 million workers. The Court held that while OSHA can regulate ‘occupational dangers,’ it lacks authority to …
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to block the Biden administration’s CDC eviction moratorium covering areas with high COVID transmission, finding the agency exceeded its statutory authority. The Court held that ‘[i]f a federally imposed eviction moratorium is to continue, Congress must …
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