Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act in Chicago, and his deployment of the National Guard sets up a legal clash testing the limits of presidential power.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday accused the Trump administration of staging a “military-style invasion” of Chicago, striking fear in residents with “thuggery” tactics by immigration agents and even deploying Black Hawk helicopters to raid an apartment building. Pritzker slammed …

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Trump’s financial empire expands, foreign deals raise corruption alarms; Presidential access for sale, Trump hosts crypto investors at private dinner

Donald Trump’s second term is shaping up to be a financial empire unlike anything seen before. The scale of self-enrichment has expanded far beyond his first presidency, with billions now flowing into Trump-affiliated ventures from foreign governments and private investors. …

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Presidential nonacquiescence: A check on judicial overreach, but should be used sparingly

Roosevelt’s defiance against court overreach reminds us of the power of executive authority “No! You can’t just defy judges. It’s unprecedented!” The precedent: pic.twitter.com/pieT2zjOQg — Still Boneless (@still_boneless) March 16, 2025 👏👏👏”Non-acquiescence” is on the table (or in the air) …

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Judge Merchan Rejects Trump’s Effort to Overturn Felony Conviction Despite Presidential Immunity Ruling From Supreme Court

BREAKING: Judge Merchan Rejects Trump’s Effort to Overturn Felony Conviction Despite Presidential Immunity Ruling From Supreme Court https://t.co/FeRUu7gmnW #gatewaypundit via @gatewaypundit — MICHAEL BRELISH (@MichaelBrelish) December 17, 2024 🚨BREAKING: JD VANCE calls for Federal Investigation into Judge Juan Merchan's Conduct …

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