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Breaking down Trump legal cases on National Guard, tariffs and more

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President Trump faces several ongoing legal challenges over the extent of his executive power. Jessica Levinson joins to discuss.

Breakdown
  • President Trump faces multiple legal challenges over the extent of his executive power.
  • A judge ruled the president can federalize the National Guard but cannot use it for direct law enforcement unless exceptions apply. 36s
  • The ruling on the National Guard is specific to Los Angeles and is subject to appeal. 2m 0s
  • A separate court decision found the president overstepped his authority in imposing certain tariffs. 2m 33s
  • Courts emphasized that while Congress can delegate powers, there are statutory limits to presidential authority. 3m 3s
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