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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

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