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Dick Cheney’s expansive vision of presidential power lives on in Trump’s agenda
Dick Cheney’s expansive vision of presidential power lives on in Trump’s agenda Dick Cheney’s expansive vision of presidential power lives on in Donald Trump’s agenda, which has seen a barrage of unilateral presidential actions since his second term began. Trump’s actions have been justified by invoking the unitary executive theory, a conservative thesis that calls […]
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Congress has been dodging responsibility for tariffs for decades – now the Supreme Court will decide how far presidents can go alone
Congress has been dodging responsibility for tariffs for decades – now the Supreme Court will decide how far presidents can go alone The US Supreme Court will hear a case on whether presidents can impose sweeping import duties using a Cold War-era emergency law, raising questions about accountability and democratic ownership. The shift in power […]
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You wish your phone had the Oppo Find X9 Pro’s battery life
You wish your phone had the Oppo Find X9 Pro’s battery life The Oppo Find X9 Pro boasts an impressive battery life, lasting up to three full days on a single charge. The phone’s battery was put to the test by letting it run continuously for extended periods, with results showing remarkable endurance. When pushed […]
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The shutdown – and the House’s inaction – helps pave Congress’ path to irrelevance
The shutdown – and the House’s inaction – helps pave Congress’ path to irrelevance The US Congress has been in recess for over 40 days due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, with no votes being held and Speaker Mike Johnson refusing to swear in newly elected Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva. Despite having a constitutional role […]
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US leaders view China as a ‘pacing threat’ − has Washington enough stamina to last the race?
US leaders view China as a ‘pacing threat’ − has Washington enough stamina to last the race? US leaders view China as a “pacing threat,” meaning it’s a rising power that directly challenges the US’ global position and sets the tempo of competition. The concept of a pacing threat reorients the US defense establishment around […]
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Future of nation’s energy grid hurt by Trump’s funding cuts
Future of nation’s energy grid hurt by Trump’s funding cuts The Trump administration’s cancellation and freezing of clean energy funding has also hurt essential work to improve the nation’s power grid, leaving Americans vulnerable to more frequent and longer-lasting power outages. The Department of Energy has defended the cancellations, citing that the projects did not […]
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Demolishing the White House East Wing to build a ballroom embodies Trump’s heritage politics
Demolishing the White House East Wing to build a ballroom embodies Trump’s heritage politics Donald Trump’s administration is using architecture and heritage as tools of ideology and control to project power, shape national identity, and erase inclusive historical narratives. The Trump administration has issued executive orders declaring classical and traditional architectural styles the “preferred” design […]
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The Supreme Court is headed toward a radically new vision of unlimited presidential power
The Supreme Court is headed toward a radically new vision of unlimited presidential power The Supreme Court is moving towards a radically new vision of unlimited presidential power, building on a series of cases over the past 15 years that have pro-presidential direction. The unitary executive theory, which suggests that the president should personally control […]
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‘Warrior ethos’ mistakes military might for true security − and ignores the wisdom of Eisenhower
‘Warrior ethos’ mistakes military might for true security − and ignores the wisdom of Eisenhower The Pentagon has announced a name change to the Department of War, signaling an escalation in the administration’s embrace of a militaristic mindset that ignores the wisdom of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The name change comes after President Donald Trump […]
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A Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger could give Trump even more influence over US media – shaping the news and culture Americans watch and stream
A Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger could give Trump even more influence over US media – shaping the news and culture Americans watch and stream A proposed mega-merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery could give Donald Trump even more influence over US media, shaping the news and culture Americans watch and stream. The merger would […]
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