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Presidential power questioned after Trump’s executive orders

Trump’s executive orders raise concerns over presidential power

08/09/2020

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Presidential power questioned after Trump’s executive orders

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Trump’s executive orders raise concerns over presidential power

Democrats and several Republicans have raised concerns over the four executive orders extending COVID-19 economic relief President Trump signed Saturday. While Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Chuck Schumer called them “unconstitutional” and ineffective, Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Lamar Alexander asserted Congressional power to legislate on these issues. POLITICO reporter Caitlin Emma joins.

08/09/2020

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