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Who has more power: Trump or the courts?

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The courts have repeatedly blocked or scrutinized Trump's actions, serving as a primary check on presidential power, especially when Congress aligns with the president. Judges have issued restraining orders and questioned the factual basis of Trump's claims, highlighting the judiciary's crucial role in maintaining constitutional balance.

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Breaking down dispute over Trump's latest National Guard deployment

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  • Federal judges have temporarily blocked or are reviewing National Guard deployments to cities like Portland and Chicago. 10s
  • President Trump has suggested he may invoke the Insurrection Act if courts permanently block his orders. 32s
  • Trump's recent troop deployments outnumber those by the last nine presidents combined. 46s
  • Local leaders argue federal actions escalate tensions, while courts question if the situation is a true emergency. 1m 14s
  • Courts are demanding more details from the government on the timing, location, and mission of the deployments. 2m 22s
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Breaking down dispute over Trump's latest National Guard deployment
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CBS America
5 hours ago
Breaking down dispute over Trump's latest National Guard deployment

Federal judges seem skeptical that the protests amount to real unrest or a federal emergency, temporarily blocking deployments and demanding more information.

Trump tests limits of presidential power: separating fact from fiction
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CBS America
5 hours ago
Trump tests limits of presidential power: separating fact from fiction

With Congress controlled by the president's party, the judiciary has become the primary check on executive power, blocking or scrutinizing Trump's actions.

States move to block Trump from deploying National Guard troops
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CBS America
5 hours ago
States move to block Trump from deploying National Guard troops

A judge is temporarily blocking President Trump from sending National Guard troops, including those from other states, to Portland.

Legal battles begin over National Guard plans in Portland, Chicago
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11 hours ago
Legal battles begin over National Guard plans in Portland, Chicago

A Trump-appointed federal judge barred the administration from sending any federal troops to Portland, Oregon, citing a lack of legal prerequisites.

Judge blocks Trump from sending any National Guard troops to Oregon
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15 hours ago
Judge blocks Trump from sending any National Guard troops to Oregon

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon, expanding a restraining order to cover troops from all states.

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