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Scott Bessent Reportedly Threatened Housing Finance Chief Bill Pulte In A 'Bonkers' And 'Unhinged' Confrontation: 'I'm Gonna Punch You'

A private dinner at Washington's ultra-exclusive Executive Branch club turned chaotic Wednesday night after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly went into a profanity-laced tirade at the Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte.

Benzinga

Divided D.C. Circuit Panel Nixes Judge Boasberg's Criminal Contempt Order Against Trump Administration

Judge Katsas and Judge Rao disagreed on the reasons, but both agreed that Judge Boasberg overstepped; Judge Pillard dissented.

Reason

Did Donald Trump just become the most powerful president in modern history?

NEWS ANALYSIS: With one unprovoked strike against Iran, and a compliant Congress in tow, Trump shows that he wields the most unilateral power of any American leader since Lincoln, writes John Bowden

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Washington Post Article Stresses the Library of Congress's Name, but Largely Ignores Judicial Precedent …

that treats the Library of Congress as an Executive Branch department as to Presidential removal of the Librarian.

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Who you will and who you won’t see at Donald Trump Jr’s DC private members’ club

Executive Branch will have no media, likely no Bush-era Republicans, and not just ‘any Saudi businessman,’ report says

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Why the Major Questions Doctrine Applies to the President, Not Just Executive Agencies

This is a key issue in cases seeking to limit executive branch power grabs, including Trump's tariffs. Judge Ryan Nelson (a conservative Trump appointee) explains why the president is not exempt from the doctrine.

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Donald Trump Jr. plans to open an exclusive new Beltway club dubbed ‘Executive Branch’ catering to the wealthy

The very name raises concerns it will sell access to business and tech moguls looking to nurture relationships with the Trump administration.

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Donald Trump Jr launches ‘Executive Branch’ membership club with $500k fees

The club’s founding members include entrepreneur David Sacks and the Winklevoss twins

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DOGE Department Of Government Efficiency Sees Legal Success

President Trump's DOGE, led by Elon Musk, faces legal challenges but progresses in implementing its agenda despite lawsuits and concerns over privacy and p...

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Three Notes on National Injunctions

Three notes on national injunctions. First, today the Court issued a stay of another universal injunction, this time in McHenry… The post Three Notes on National Injunctions appeared first on Reason.com.

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Short Thoughts on Several Of President Trump's Executive Actions

I have now reviewed each of the new presidential actions signed by President Trump. Here, I will offer some short… The post Short Thoughts on Several Of President Trump's Executive Actions appeared first on Reason.com.

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Biden Office of Legal Counsel Departs From Obama-Era opinions, and Reverts to Reagan-Era Opinions, on the Difference Between "Officer of the United States" and "Office under the United States."

We think OLC paid close attention to the Section 3 litigation, and did not want to be left defending a position that might be rejected by the Supreme Court

Reason

Washington begins to make way for Trumpworld

ANALYSIS: If Biden is going to do anything to define the last weeks of his presidency, and to cement his overall legacy, it will now have to be through Executive Branch action, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

From "Deference" to "Respect"—The Real Import of Loper Bright

The decision to overturn Chevron removes an agency trump card, but does not instruct courts to ignore agency opinions--and they won't.

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Court Agrees to Hear Missouri v. Biden Federal Government / Social Media Case

From today's order and accompanying opinion in Murthy v. Missouri: The application for stay … is granted. The preliminary injunction issued on July 4, 2023, by the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana … as modified by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth…

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What Does U.S. v. Texas Tell Us About The DACA Litigation?

Is this a ticket good for one ride?

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Supreme Court Rules Red States Lack Standing to Challenge Biden Immigration Enforcement Guidelines

The 8-1 decision is a major win for Biden and executive enforcement discretion. I think the Court got the right result, but for the wrong reasons.

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New In Lawfare: "Why the Manhattan DA's Trump Case Cannot Be Removed to Federal Court"

Seth Barrett Tillman and I discuss whether the President is an "Officer of the United States" for purposes of the federal officer removal statute.

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Do Court-Appointed Prosecutors Violate The Separation of Powers?

Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh argue they do, in defense of--checks notes--Steven Donziger.

The Independent UK

State of the Union: How progressives responded to the soft launch of Biden’s 2024 run

Speech was Biden’s opportunity to soft launch 2024 campaign

Salon

Jan. 6 judge faults Trump's instructions

Yet another judge placed the blame for the Jan. 6 attack on the former president

The Independent UK

Justice Department asks appeals court to toss Trump special master order

‘Most fundamentally, the district court erred in exercising equitable jurisdiction to entertain [Mr Trump’s] action in the first place’

Salon

DOJ "pulverizes" Trump's SCOTUS appeal

The filing "feels like a veteran kindergarten teacher calmly correcting a naughty kid," legal analyst says

Chicago Sun-Times

Too late to hit brakes on NASCAR, but Reilly moves to curb future special events

Among other things, the ordinance would require a City Council order for any athletic event or special event that allows the closure of a state route, an arterial street or more than four blocks of any other public way.

Salon

DOJ "decimates" Trump lawyers' brief

A 12-page motion from the Department of Justice cites Trump's damages to national security

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