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

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.