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Executive Power

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Trump Made an Insane Bet on a Risky War (w/ Derek Thompson) | The Bulwark Podcast
Trump AdministrationForeign PolicyIran
Mar 5, 2026

Trump Made an Insane Bet on a Risky War (w/ Derek Thompson) | The Bulwark Podcast

Derek Thompson and Tim Miller dissect the Trump administration's foreign policy and domestic governance, revealing a pattern of executive overreach, transactional decision-making, and the weaponization of obscure legal statutes.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
BOMBSHELL: Trump Fires DHS Sec. Noem; Sen. Mullin Tapped as Replacement
Political AppointmentsDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS)Donald Trump
Mar 5, 2026

BOMBSHELL: Trump Fires DHS Sec. Noem; Sen. Mullin Tapped as Replacement

Donald Trump publicly fired DHS Secretary Christy Gnome via social media while she was on stage, appointing Senator Mark Wayne Mullen as her replacement, a move driven by Gnome's self-promotional spending and perceived disloyalty.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Congress BACKS IRAN WAR: Massie UNLOADS, Schumer CAVES
War Powers ResolutionIran conflictCongressional oversight
Mar 5, 2026

Congress BACKS IRAN WAR: Massie UNLOADS, Schumer CAVES

Congress, despite public sentiment and internal party pressure, overwhelmingly voted against a War Powers Resolution for Iran and appears poised to fund the conflict, revealing a deep-seated bipartisan consensus for military action.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
“Trump attorneys say NO!” Justice Department REBUKES Trump
US Justice SystemExecutive PowerPolitical Interference
Mar 5, 2026

“Trump attorneys say NO!” Justice Department REBUKES Trump

Former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner details how the Department of Justice's rank-and-file, grand juries, and trial juries have repeatedly thwarted Donald Trump's attempts to weaponize the legal system against his perceived enemies.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
War powers resolution vote forced by Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie on Iran war
War Powers ResolutionIran ConflictConstitutional Authority
Mar 5, 2026

War powers resolution vote forced by Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie on Iran war

A heated congressional debate unfolds over President Trump's military actions against Iran, pitting constitutional war powers against the executive's authority to defend against perceived imminent threats.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
LIVE: Trump THREATENS Judiciary as COURTS STRIKE BACK
Judicial IndependenceImpeachmentRule of Law
Mar 4, 2026

LIVE: Trump THREATENS Judiciary as COURTS STRIKE BACK

This episode dissects the unprecedented political attacks on the U.S. judiciary, including impeachment threats against federal judges for their rulings and former President Trump's public condemnation of Supreme Court justices, arguing these actions undermine judicial independence and the rule of law.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Did Israel Drag Us Into the Iran War?
US Foreign PolicyIran ConflictExecutive Power
Mar 3, 2026

Did Israel Drag Us Into the Iran War?

The US administration's rationale for its large-scale military action against Iran is critiqued as incoherent and potentially influenced by Israel's independent actions, while a major conflict between the Pentagon and leading AI firm Anthropic highlights the urgent need for congressional regulation on AI's military and surveillance applications.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Trump’s Major SCOTUS Tariff Loss | Mark Joseph Stern | TMR
Supreme CourtTariffsExecutive Power
Feb 28, 2026

Trump’s Major SCOTUS Tariff Loss | Mark Joseph Stern | TMR

The Supreme Court significantly curtailed presidential tariff power, ruling 6-3 against Trump's broad use of an emergency statute, but the decision highlighted deep ideological splits over judicial doctrines and left a $175 billion refund mess.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
Supreme Court FINALLY TURNS on Trump | It's Complicated
Supreme CourtDonald TrumpTariffs
Feb 28, 2026

Supreme Court FINALLY TURNS on Trump | It's Complicated

The Supreme Court delivered a stinging defeat to Trump by curbing his tariff authority, while a Florida judge blocked the release of Jack Smith's classified documents report, highlighting ongoing legal and political battles.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
SHOCK LIVE: MELANIA GETS DEVASTATING NEWS AFTER HILLARY DROPS EPSTEIN BOMB ON TRUMP!
Epstein investigationPolitical accountabilityMisinformation
Feb 27, 2026

SHOCK LIVE: MELANIA GETS DEVASTATING NEWS AFTER HILLARY DROPS EPSTEIN BOMB ON TRUMP!

Hillary Clinton's Epstein deposition backfired on Republicans, leading to scrutiny for Melania Trump and exposing alleged cover-ups by Trump administration figures, while also highlighting widespread misinformation and potential authoritarian power grabs.

The Luke Beasley Show
The Luke Beasley Show
BREAKING: WAR WITH IRAN 'ANY SECOND NOW'; TRUMP PLOTS 'FAKE EMERGENCY' TO STEAL ELECTION
US-Iran RelationsWar PropagandaElection Interference
Feb 27, 2026

BREAKING: WAR WITH IRAN 'ANY SECOND NOW'; TRUMP PLOTS 'FAKE EMERGENCY' TO STEAL ELECTION

The host warns of an imminent, illegal war with Iran orchestrated by Trump, alongside a detailed plan to steal the upcoming election through a fabricated national emergency and judicial manipulation.

The Kyle Kulinski Show
The Kyle Kulinski Show
LIVE: Trump Has DISASTER SOTU as EPSTEIN FALLOUT GROWS
Artificial IntelligenceMilitary TechnologyAutonomous Weapons
Feb 25, 2026

LIVE: Trump Has DISASTER SOTU as EPSTEIN FALLOUT GROWS

This episode exposes the Pentagon's aggressive push for unchecked AI in warfare, the economic realities contradicting political rhetoric, and the ongoing cover-up surrounding Trump in the Epstein files, all framed through a progressive lens.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
Tariffs Blocked. ICE Held in Contempt. Courts Are Fighting Back. (w/ Elliot Williams) | Illegal News
Executive PowerTariffsSupreme Court
Feb 25, 2026

Tariffs Blocked. ICE Held in Contempt. Courts Are Fighting Back. (w/ Elliot Williams) | Illegal News

This episode dissects the legal battles challenging executive power, from Trump's tariff attempts and agency independence to ICE's defiance of court orders and the politically charged FCC equal time rule.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
The Crime Was Horrific. The Cover-Up Is Shameful. | The Next Level
Political CorruptionJudicial SystemUS Politics
Feb 25, 2026

The Crime Was Horrific. The Cover-Up Is Shameful. | The Next Level

This episode dissects alleged government cover-ups, judicial partisanship, and the weaponization of political power, highlighting how these actions undermine democratic institutions and accountability.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Will Donald Trump Defy The Supreme Court in Tariffs Case?
US Supreme CourtTariffsDonald Trump
Feb 22, 2026

Will Donald Trump Defy The Supreme Court in Tariffs Case?

This episode dissects the Supreme Court's tariff ruling against Trump, the shifting public opinion on trans rights, the strategic utility of 'cringe' in political movements, and the real drivers of housing unaffordability.

Pod Save America
Pod Save America
LIVE: Trump PANICS over EPSTEIN AND TARIFF RULING!!! | Legal AF
Epstein InvestigationSupreme Court RulingsTariff Policy
Feb 22, 2026

LIVE: Trump PANICS over EPSTEIN AND TARIFF RULING!!! | Legal AF

The host unpacks significant legal developments, including Les Wexner's Epstein deposition, the Supreme Court's tariff ruling against Trump, and federal judges' condemnations of the Trump administration's Department of Justice and ICE tactics.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
Kavanaugh’s Embarrassing Tariff Dissent (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | Illegal News
Supreme CourtTariffsExecutive Power
Feb 21, 2026

Kavanaugh’s Embarrassing Tariff Dissent (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | Illegal News

The Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs, reaffirming congressional power over taxation and sparking a critical debate on executive overreach and judicial methodology.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
UTTER Desperation SETS IN for Trump as Elections are set to DOOM HIM
US PoliticsDonald TrumpMidterm Elections
Feb 21, 2026

UTTER Desperation SETS IN for Trump as Elections are set to DOOM HIM

Hosts Michael Popok and Anthony Davis debate the current state of American democracy, the effectiveness of institutional guardrails against Donald Trump, and the potential impact of midterm elections, revealing starkly different levels of optimism and concern.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Trump Imposes New Tariff After SCOTUS Loss
US Trade PolicySupreme Court RulingsExecutive Power
Feb 21, 2026

Trump Imposes New Tariff After SCOTUS Loss

The Supreme Court struck down Trump's use of the IEEPA for tariffs, but the former President immediately announced new tariffs under different authorities, signaling a continued era of high tariffs and complex trade negotiations.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Liberal Media & Democrats STUNNED As Trump Pulls CHESS MOVE To Outsmart Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
TariffsSupreme CourtExecutive Power
Feb 21, 2026

Liberal Media & Democrats STUNNED As Trump Pulls CHESS MOVE To Outsmart Supreme Court Tariff Ruling

The Supreme Court ruled against President Trump's use of emergency tariffs under one legal authority, but his administration immediately pivoted to alternative, validated legal frameworks, temporarily resetting some tariff rates lower while maintaining the long-term trade strategy.

Black Conservative Perspective
Black Conservative Perspective
Trump Has Total Tantrum After Supreme Court Loss
US PoliticsSupreme CourtTariffs
Feb 21, 2026

Trump Has Total Tantrum After Supreme Court Loss

Following a Supreme Court loss on tariffs, Donald Trump's press conference devolved into a 'total tantrum,' marked by alarming accusations against the judiciary and revealing insights into his motivations.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 20, 2026
Supreme CourtTariffsTrade Policy
Feb 21, 2026

PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 20, 2026

The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping global tariffs, prompting an immediate presidential counter-move with new tariffs and escalating tensions with Iran, while the EPA rolled back critical environmental protections.

PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour
Trump hit with BAD NEWS after Supreme Court loss
U.S. Supreme CourtExecutive PowerCongressional Authority
Feb 20, 2026

Trump hit with BAD NEWS after Supreme Court loss

Following a Supreme Court loss on tariffs, Donald Trump defied the ruling by announcing new tariffs, while Congressman Jared Moskowitz revealed his belief in government secrecy regarding UAPs and the bipartisan push for disclosure.

Brian Tyler Cohen
Brian Tyler Cohen
Lemon LIVE at 5 | Angry Donald Trump Lashes Out At SCOTUS Over Tariff Ruling!
Supreme CourtTariffsDonald Trump
Feb 20, 2026

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Angry Donald Trump Lashes Out At SCOTUS Over Tariff Ruling!

Don Lemon and guests dissect former President Trump's 'unhinged' reaction to a Supreme Court ruling striking down his tariffs, exposing the economic chaos and political dysfunction that followed.

The Don Lemon Show
The Don Lemon Show
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