presidential power
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' Candid Remarks About Trump and Administration Dynamics Spark Controversy
Dec 17, 2025 11:44 am CST
In a revealing Vanity Fair interview, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles described President Trump as having an "alcoholic's personality" despite being a teetotaler and offered frank assessments of key administration figures including Vice President JD Vance and tech billionaire Elon Musk. While Trump affirmed his support for Wiles following the publication, the candid remarks have sparked controversy and prompted public defenses from cabinet members, highlighting the complex dynamics within the administration.
Trump Invalidates All Biden's Autopen-Signed Documents: Legal Battle Over Presidential Authority
Dec 03, 2025 12:11 pm CST
President Trump has officially nullified all documents signed by former President Biden using an autopen device, declaring them "null, void, and of no further force or effect." This controversial decision affects executive orders, pardons, and other official documents, potentially impacting Biden's last-minute clemency grants to family members and political allies. The dispute highlights tensions over presidential authority and the legitimacy of mechanically-signed official documents.
Supreme Court Evaluates Constitutionality of Trump's Tariff Powers in Landmark Case
Nov 06, 2025 02:48 am CST
The US Supreme Court is examining whether Donald Trump exceeded his presidential authority by imposing widespread "reciprocal" tariffs using emergency powers. This landmark case could significantly impact executive power, international trade relationships, and billions in customs revenue, with implications for the constitutional balance between presidential and congressional authority over trade policy.
Constitutional Roadblock: Trump Acknowledges He Cannot Seek a Third Presidential Term
Oct 29, 2025 03:50 pm CST
President Donald Trump has conceded he cannot run for a third term due to constitutional limitations, despite expressing his desire to continue serving. House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed discussing these "constitutional constrictions" with Trump, explaining that the 22nd Amendment clearly prohibits presidents from serving more than two terms and that amending this would require a lengthy approval process spanning years.
"Killing Reputation": Trump Publicly Urges US Justice Department To Charge His Enemies
Sep 21, 2025 04:54 pm CST
US President Donald Trump publicly urged his Justice Department on Saturday to take action against his enemies, the latest in a series of moves that critics say have shattered the agency's traditional independence.
"Must Treat Them Like Al Qaedas": FBI Chief On Drug Trafficking Organisations
Sep 17, 2025 11:26 am CST
Drug trafficking organisations must be treated the way foreign terrorist organisations were treated after the September 11, 2001, attacks, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Tuesday, pledging that the campaign against them will be a years-long mission.