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