How Trump Will Try to Justify His Power Grabs in Court
Trump may ultimately defy judges and the rule of law, but at first he’ll bid for Supreme Court recognition of vastly expanded presidential powers.
Courts and Trump set for showdown over executive power
The whirlwind of unilateral action on his campaign promises has pushed the limits of presidential power – and prompted legal challenges from Democrats, unions and legal groups. So far the federal courts have been the only substantive roadblocks to Trump's agenda,
Court dismisses appeal of Trump's classified documents case
Two weeks after the DOJ, under new leadership, moved to dismiss their appeal of President Trump's classified documents case, a court has formally dismissed the appeal.
Tests of Trump's power on fast tracks to the Supreme Court
Kavya Beheraj/Axios Every one of President Trump's most sweeping executive orders is now being challenged in court by multiple lawsuits. Why it matters: They're setting the stage for historic Supreme Court showdowns that could test Trump's push to remake the federal government — and increase his power.
Judge: Trump team defying court order
A federal judge found Monday that the Trump administration hasn't fully followed his order to unfreeze federal spending and told the White House to release billions of dollars in funding. The Trump administration quickly appealed the ruling.
This obscure law is one reason Trump's agenda keeps losing in court
Lawyers challenging Trump's use of executive power are turning to a familiar weapon in their armory: the Administrative ...
Constitutional crisis or no? Fears of Trump overreach abound as cases proceed in court
So far, Trump's team has chosen to fight legal battles in court rather than defy judicial orders. Will that continue?
Is there anyone in government Trump can’t fire? Why Humphrey’s Executor may be in peril at the Supreme Court
President Donald Trump’s purge at independent agencies is putting a target on a nearly 100-year-old Supreme Court precedent ...
Appeals court rejects Trump administration bid to immediately reinstate funding freeze
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied the Justice Department's request to pause a judge's order while it challenges ...
As Trump pushes whirlwind agenda, DOJ is challenged to defend his orders in court
As Donald Trump presses his breakneck effort to remake the government, the flurry of lawsuits pushing back have seemingly ...
President Trump pledges to respect court decisions, introduces new rules to reduce federal workforce
President Trump and Elon Musk appeared side-by-side at the White House Tuesday afternoon, defending a new executive order ...
Trump allies suggest defying court orders after stinging legal rebukes
A Rhode Island judge ruled that the Trump administration has violated a court order to disburse billions of dollars in grants ...
Enjoying the Pinnacle of Power, Musk Holds Court on Trump’s Stage
The president let the spotlight in the Oval Office go to his billionaire friend/budget slasher, who cited blank checks and ...
How the ‘10th justice’ can help Trump’s agenda at the Supreme Court
President Donald Trump named three justices in his first term, establishing a conservative supermajority on the Supreme Court ...
Judge finds Trump administration violated court order halting funding freeze
This is the first time in President Donald Trump’s second term that a federal judge has accused his administration of defying ...
GOP lawmakers urge Trump to respect federal court rulings
Senate Republicans are urging President Trump to respect the rulings of federal judges who have blocked his executive actions ...
Court Pause on Trump Cuts to Medical Research Funds Is Expanded Nationwide
The federal order temporarily halts the Trump administration’s plans to slash $4 billion in overhead costs for research at ...