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Trump vs. the Supreme Court. Again.
Published 4 weeks ago
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Trump already lost on birthright citizenship. Now he is testing the limits of constitutional law with two narrower executive orders. We explain the high-stakes game of chicken underway: can a president just keep pushing after the courts and the Constitution say no?
Plus, a rapid-fire breakdown of this week’s legal chaos:
Timestamps:
2:41 - Trump Renews Attack on Birthright Citizenship
10:25 - Profanity, License Plates, and Free Speech
21:56 - Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General
35:25 - Court Temporarily Halts Construction on Trump's Ballroom
41:26 - Senate Committee Holds Dr. Anthony Fauci in Contempt of Congress
Plus, a rapid-fire breakdown of this week’s legal chaos:
- Vanity Plates: A bizarre but critical free speech fight.
- DOJ Takeover: Todd Blanche officially steps in as Attorney General after a bruising confirmation fight over Trump, DOJ independence, and a $1.8 billion slush fund.
- The $400 Million Ballroom: A court abruptly blocks Trump’s massive White House construction plan.
- Targeting Fauci: Senate Republicans vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt.
Timestamps:
2:41 - Trump Renews Attack on Birthright Citizenship
10:25 - Profanity, License Plates, and Free Speech
21:56 - Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General
35:25 - Court Temporarily Halts Construction on Trump's Ballroom
41:26 - Senate Committee Holds Dr. Anthony Fauci in Contempt of Congress