Executive Power
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

Congress GOES SILENT as Trump CRASHES!!!
NYU Law Professor Melissa Murray details how the U.S. Constitution's checks and balances are being eroded by executive overreach and congressional inaction, particularly concerning the 'power of the purse' and the creation of a 'slush fund' for political purposes.

Trump’s Health Decline Just Got DARKER
The hosts of The Adam Mockler Show dissect Donald Trump's alleged cognitive decline and a litany of corrupt dealings, arguing that his health issues are impacting policy and exposing a deeply compromised political system.

Broadview Six Case Ended in Total Disaster for Trump’s DOJ (w/ Mary McCord) | Illegal News
This episode dissects multiple instances of alleged Department of Justice misconduct, executive overreach, and questionable legal practices under the Trump administration, including a confidential $1.8 billion 'slush fund' and prosecutorial abuses in high-profile cases.

Blanche COMPLETELY SCREWS Trump as SENATE TURNS ON HIM!!!
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanch's failed attempt to lobby the Senate for a controversial 'weaponization fund' exposed deep rifts within the Republican party and highlighted alleged widespread prosecutorial misconduct under the Trump administration.

Trump DOJ REACHES NEW LOW Trying to SAVE Trump
Professor Aziz Huck dissects the foundational principles of the rule of law, revealing how modern political partisanship and the Justice Department's 'weaponization fund' challenge core constitutional mechanisms and legal predictability.

ICE Funding Revoked as Republicans Bicker Over Ballroom
The Trump administration's alleged corruption, including a $1.8 billion slush fund for January 6th rioters and questionable stock trades, is facing significant legal and political challenges, even causing rifts within the Republican party.

Trump SLUSH FUND Instantly UNDERMINED by CONSTITUTION!!! | It's Complicated
Legal experts dissect the constitutional and ethical failings of Donald Trump's $1.776 billion settlement with his own administration and the Supreme Court's controversial decisions impacting voting rights.

LIVE: All HELL BREAKS LOOSE in DC as TRUMP faces REBELLION!! 5/21/2026
Donald Trump faces a Republican rebellion in Congress over a controversial $1.776 billion slush fund for January 6th insurrectionists and an alleged personal tax immunity deal, while his foreign policy is characterized by weakness and manipulation.

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Donald Trump's $1.8 Billion Slush Fund Scandal Explodes!
Don Lemon and guests expose alleged unprecedented corruption within the Trump administration, detailing a $1.8 billion 'slush fund' for January 6 participants and a permanent IRS audit exemption for Donald Trump and his family.

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Trump Drops IRS Lawsuit in Exchange For $1.7 Billion Fund for His Allies!
Don Lemon and guests expose an alleged $1.776 billion "slush fund" created by Donald Trump's administration through a self-settled IRS lawsuit, purportedly to pay political allies and January 6th participants.

LIVE: Trump SCREWED by GOP on BALLROOM + Breaking Legal News | Legal AF
Legal analysts dissect four major legal and political controversies, including a 'brazen' $1.776 billion settlement for Trump's IRS lawsuit, Pentagon restrictions on press freedom, the Supreme Court's ongoing attack on the Voting Rights Act, and the 'absurd' White House ballroom project.

LIVE: Pete Buttigieg BRINGS DOWN The House in RED STATE!!
Pete Buttigieg advocates for the Montana Plan Initiative I-94, a citizen-led effort to limit corporate and dark money influence in elections by defining corporations as 'artificial persons' under state law, aiming to restore democratic control and address systemic political dysfunction.

Tariff scam collapses as health panic explodes
A federal court struck down the Trump administration's latest tariff scheme, while officials downplayed economic woes and Trump exhibited erratic public behavior, all amidst a Republican strategy focused on manipulating voting systems rather than policy achievements.

Trump's War RUNS into TROUBLE in Senate + SCOTUS Shock Move?!?! | It's Complicated
This episode dissects the Trump administration's legal maneuvers to circumvent the War Powers Resolution regarding military actions in Iran and the Supreme Court's re-engagement with the legality of Mifepristone access.

FBI goes OFF THE RAILS with INSANE announcement
This episode exposes the alleged weaponization of the Justice Department, the ongoing fight for voting rights amidst Supreme Court decisions, and the urgent need for aggressive political action and court reform.

A Quarter of DOJ’s Lawyers Left. What Comes Next Is Worse. (w/ Melissa Murray) | Bulwark Podcast
NYU Law Professor Melissa Murray dissects the Supreme Court's 'evisceration' of the Voting Rights Act, the weaponization of the shadow docket, and the alarming exodus of lawyers from the Department of Justice, arguing these actions undermine American democracy and the rule of law.

LEMON DROP | Is Washington D.C. Reaching A Breaking Point?!
Don Lemon dissects a week of escalating political chaos in Washington D.C., from a White House security breach to a Supreme Court ruling impacting voting rights, arguing these events reflect a nation on edge.

LIVE: Trump War Crosses DANGEROUS LINE as He LOSES CONTROL
The host dissects the Trump administration's alleged failures and deceit regarding the Iran war, highlighting a severe lack of congressional oversight and disregard for military accountability.

The real King embarrasses fake king Trump
King Charles implicitly rebuked Trump's anti-democratic tendencies and isolationist policies during a DC visit, while multiple incidents highlighted Trump's perceived incompetence, self-centeredness, and the Secret Service's declining security standards.

Trump F*cked Around... THEN GOT BURIED!!!
Republicans, led by Donald Trump, initiated mid-census redistricting to rig elections, but Democrats retaliated with their own aggressive redistricting efforts, leading to a significant backfire for the GOP.

Bill Kristol & Ryan Goodman: How Trump Could Weaponize Surveillance | Bulwark on Sunday
This episode dissects how Section 702 of FISA, an essential national security tool, could be weaponized by an administration to target domestic critics through its 'backdoor' access to American communications.

LIVE: Popok Gives URGENT UPDATE on Breaking Law and Politics News | 4/14/2026
Michael Popock details a multi-front resistance against Donald Trump, encompassing global leaders, legal challenges, and a significant erosion of support among key voter demographics, framing it as a critical juncture for American democracy.

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.