Executive Power
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Trump GOES NUTS as His TERM CRASHES | It's Complicated
Legal analysts dissect former President Trump's recent extreme rhetoric, including threats of 'destroying an entire civilization,' and examine the legal and constitutional implications, from war crimes to the limitations of the 25th Amendment and a controversial OLC memo on presidential records.
From Unconditional Surrender to…Whatever This Is (David French & Rep. Subramanyam) | Bulwark Podcast
This episode dissects the chaotic and strategically flawed US-Iran conflict under Trump, highlighting the degradation of military integrity, the weaponization of the DOJ, and the broader erosion of democratic norms.
Trump FUNDING CUTS BLOCKED in Court as Admin BEGS for WAR FUNDING
A federal appeals court blocked the Trump administration's attempt to unilaterally freeze trillions in congressionally approved funding for critical social programs, reaffirming legislative authority over the executive.
Trump’s Pentagon SLAMMED in Court for RETALIATION SCHEME
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's Department of Defense for illegally retaliating against AI company Anthropic over its ethical use restrictions on its technology.
Trump FIRES Pam Bondi
Pam Bondi's reassignment from Attorney General signals a new phase in Trump's presidency, driven by her perceived failures to prosecute political opponents and handle the Epstein files to his satisfaction.
Bar Task Force CALLS for IMMEDIATE IMPEACHMENT of Trump
The City Bar's Rule of Law Task Force, a non-partisan legal body, issued two damning reports in late 2025 and early 2026, concluding that the accumulated and escalating abuses of presidential power by Donald Trump necessitate immediate impeachment proceedings by Congress.
Trump DOJ FALLS APART as Supreme Court CRUSHES Trump | It's Complicated
The Supreme Court's oral arguments strongly indicated a major defeat for Trump's birthright citizenship executive order, while the DOJ's internal oversight mechanisms are reportedly gutted, raising alarms about accountability.
PBS News Hour full episode, April 2, 2026
President Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi amidst controversy, a partial government shutdown continues, and the wars in Iran and Ukraine reveal deep-seated challenges and international discord.
LIVE: Trump STORMS OUT OF SCOTUS in DEFEAT as CASES COLLAPSE | Legal AF
Donald Trump faced a series of significant legal and political setbacks, including a humiliating Supreme Court appearance on birthright citizenship, an injunction halting his White House ballroom project, and mounting legal challenges to his election and immigration policies.
LIVE: MAGA gets UNCOVERED in BRUTAL DAY at Supreme Court
This episode uncovers how Donald Trump's actions, from Supreme Court appearances to executive orders and military politicization, are allegedly part of a calculated strategy to dismantle democratic norms and consolidate power, often aligning with Russian interests.
LIVE: Popok Gives URGENT UPDATE on Breaking Law and Politics News | 3/31/2026
Despite escalating political and legal battles, host Michael Popok expresses giddiness, citing massive anti-Trump protests, Democratic electoral victories, and judicial setbacks for the administration as signs of a turning tide for American democracy.
LIVE: Trump’s DISASTER Continues AND BALLROOM BLOCKED!!! 3/31/2026
The host details a collapsing US global influence marked by Iran's regional dominance, European allies denying US airspace, and a federal judge blocking Trump's White House ballroom, all while exposing political hypocrisy and the economic fallout of ongoing conflicts.
Even Megyn Kelly Calls Trump’s Presidency a “Five-Alarm Fire” (w/ Bill Kristol) | Bulwark Podcast
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol dissect the escalating Iran conflict, the DHS shutdown, and the severe economic repercussions, framing the Trump administration's actions as a 'five-alarm fire' due to congressional inaction and presidential disengagement.
Summer Lee Launches Environmental Justice Caucus. Trump Attacks Newsom. Letitia James Targeted
This episode unpacks critical issues from environmental justice and the economic impact of global conflicts to the racial wealth gap exacerbated by AI, all while highlighting political maneuvers and the importance of Black-owned media.
Trump DOJ FREAKS OUT as Judge DELIVERS FATAL BLOW to Investigation | It's Complicated
Federal courts delivered significant blows to politically motivated actions by the Trump administration, blocking sweeping vaccine revisions and quashing a subpoena against the Federal Reserve Chair, underscoring the critical role of judicial oversight and administrative procedure.
Trump makes SHOCK announcement as he LOSES CONTROL of war
This episode critically analyzes the Trump administration's foreign policy missteps in the Iran war, the resulting domestic political and economic fallout, and ongoing legal challenges to unchecked executive power.
Fed up judge deals MAJOR BLOW to RFK Jr. in court
A federal judge struck down RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine policies, ruling that his appointed committee members lacked proper qualifications and rejecting the government's claim of unreviewable executive authority.
UNDER THE BUS: Trump's Cabinet TURNS on him in SHOCK update
Trump's inner circle, including JD Vance and Pete Hegseth, are visibly distancing themselves from his policies and statements, signaling a weakening grip on loyalty as states prepare for potential federal election interference.
🚨 Supreme Court TORN TO SHREDS by Federal Judges
Former federal judge Michael Luttig asserts that the Supreme Court's 'shadow docket' decisions are an illegitimate wielding of raw power, enabling presidential lawlessness and undermining the rule of law, while lower federal courts courageously uphold the Constitution.
Trump DOJ Makes DESPERATE MOVE as Lawyers LICENSES are THREATENED | It's Complicated
The Trump administration faces multiple legal challenges, including a lawsuit from AI company Anthropic and judicial pushback on DOJ appointments, revealing a pattern of attempting to centralize power and bypass legal oversight.
BREAKING: Judge drops BOMB on Justice Department
A federal judge in the District of New Jersey ruled that Trump's DOJ illegally appointed special attorneys, jeopardizing thousands of criminal cases and potentially releasing dangerous criminals due to double jeopardy.
LIVE: Trump’s REAL MOTIVE for WAR REVEALED by Nat Sec Expert | The Weekend Show
A national security expert and former senior government official details how Trump initiated a war with Iran without a clear plan, driven by personal narrative and external influences, leading to global instability and exposing a 'gutting of competency' within US federal agencies.
Trump Started a War. Congress Just Watched. (w/ Tess Bridgeman) | Illegal News
An expert in international law and national security policy dissects the legal and constitutional violations of the Trump administration's unilateral military actions against Iran, highlighting Congress's failure to assert its war-making authority.
Trump's WAR POWERS Tested in CONGRESS as WAR SPIRALS | It's Complicated
Legal experts dissect the constitutional crisis of presidential war powers, Trump's unilateral strike on Iran, and the ethical battle over AI in modern warfare.