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Could Trump invoke Insurrection Act – and what powers would that give him?

Experts debunk claims of Trump declaring martial law, citing legal boundaries and confusion with the Insurrection Act.

Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2025

Do Elon Musk and DOGE have power to close US government agencies?

Legal experts doubt that DOGE has power to cut spending already approved by Congress.

Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2025

What could the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling mean for US foreign policy?

Presidents have used power overseas with few restraints, a trend experts worry could be strengthened under the ruling.

Al Jazeera · Jul 4, 2024

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How Supreme Court’s immunity ruling ‘transforms’ US presidency

Experts say shielding official presidential action from prosecution undermines rule of law and enables abuse of power.

Al Jazeera · Jul 1, 2024

Could Trump win the presidency from prison?

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump meets the constitutional requirements to become president — he’s a natural born U.S. citizen over age 35 who’s been living in the country for at least 14 years.

Tribune News Service · Jun 13, 2023

Why Trump can still run for president and be elected despite indictments

It's the Constitution, plus some other reasons.

Axios · Jun 9, 2023

Trump legal team advances broad view of presidential powers

A newly unsealed FBI document about the investigation at Mar-a-Lago not only offers new details about the probe but also reveals clues about the arguments Donald Trump's legal team intends to make

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022

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Monkeypox? Climate? Deciding what's a national emergency

Climate activists are pressuring President Joe Biden to declare a national climate emergency, something the White House hasn't done yet

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2022

Capitol riot hearings raise questions of presidential power

The House Jan. 6 committee's investigation of the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election and the events leading up to the U.S. Capitol insurrection is raising questions about former President Donald Trump’s role and whether he committed crimes

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022

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