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THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK

SpaceX Files Long-Shot Suit Saying NLRB is Unconstitutional

The company filed a countersuit against the NLRB, claiming its structure violates the “separation of powers” under the U.S. Constitution.

Alex Nguyen

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GREAT WHITE WHALE

Bannon, Trump, and the Insurrectionists Are Winning—For Now

They’re playing for time. But if Democrats finally push hard enough, time may run out on Donald and his crew.

Margaret Carlson

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SHOWDOWN

Steve Bannon Just Might Be Accidentally Saving America

His contempt for Congress could be what finally forces Democratic lawmakers to stand up for themselves and reassert their powers.

Max Burns

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OVERSIGHT

SCOTUS Just Set a Time Bomb to Explode Under President Biden

The test the court adopted is tailor-made to arrogate power to the judiciary and to make Congress’ critical oversight power subject to the whims of the judges.

David R. Lurie

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INHERENT CONTEMPT

Court Cowers Before Trump—Will Kavanaugh Approve?

If the decision stands, the courts will effectively be granting him a license to ignore the law, and even effectively overrule court rulings.

David R. Lurie

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GREAT JOB

Trump to Barr: ‘Congratulations’ for Undermining Prosecutors

Attorney general went over the heads of his own Department of Justice prosecutors to recommend a lighter sentence for Trump’s ally.

Jamie Ross

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INHERENT CONTEMPT

DOJ’s New Argument: Trump’s No King. He’s a Roman Emperor.

If the Supreme Court accepts Barr’s twisted logic, it will sideline itself, collapse the balance of powers, and leave Congress and the White House to literally battle things out.

David R. Lurie

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OUR JETS NOW

‘Small Government’ Republicans Embrace Presidential Power

A new study shows the party coming around to executive overreach now that it’s their executive who’s doing the overreaching.

Matt Lewis

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BUMPY NIGHT

Trump’s Contempt of Congress Is a Constitutional Crisis

If Democrats think we are facing a major separation of powers clash between the executive and the legislature now, they should think ahead.

Ronald Goldfarb

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THE COMMODUS PRESIDENCY

Trump to Congress: It’s Not Your Business if I Break the Law

Trump lawyers are arguing he’s an emperor, above the law, even as he calls on the Department of Justice to prosecute his political enemies.

Lloyd Green

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A ‘FINE’ MESS

How House Democrats Could Break Barr—and His Boss

Trump & Co. are laughing at the House Democrats’ subpoena threats today. But the Democrats have powers that could give them the last laugh—if they use them.

Brad Miller

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