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sabcnews.compolitics13 days ago
Senegal Parliament Approves Constitutional Reforms Limiting Presidential Powers
Senegal's parliament passed constitutional changes that expand legislative authority and restrict presidential powers. The government said the measures will go to a national referendum. Protests occurred outside the building during the vote.
abcnews.go.compolitics14 days ago
Court Ends For-Cause Removal Protection for FTC Commissioners
A 6-3 ruling allows the president to dismiss an FTC commissioner without cause. The decision overturns a 1935 precedent that had limited presidential removal power over certain agency heads.
nbcnews.comfinance12 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Upholds Firings of Fed Officials, Blocks Removal of Governor Lisa Cook
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that President Trump lacks authority to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook without cause. The decision sends the case back to lower courts while Cook remains in her position.
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Usa Todaypolitics15 days ago
Supreme Court to Issue Rulings on Trump Powers, Elections, Transgender Athletes
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to release decisions on seven remaining cases by June 29, including three challenges to presidential authority and two election-related disputes.
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President Trump Orders Military Actions Against Iran Without Congressional Approval
President Trump directed U.S. military strikes on Iran, closed the Strait of Hormuz to Iranian oil exports, and sought to compel Iranian capitulation. The actions were taken under the president's authority as commander in chief.